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Hi all,

I'm new to bonsai and I have a number of questions I would like to ask prior to purchasing a tree and commencing.

I've decided on an indoor bonsai and I've pretty much decided on a Chinese Elm. I've already been in contact with a number of nurseries regarding tree stock levels.

I'm leaning towards a tree of what I would consider a decent size. I've been informed that the trees that I'm interested in are in 20cm pots (7.8"). May this be a too larger a tree to begin with?

I'm aware that I should only consider a style of bonsai design/shaping once I have the bonsai but is there a more recommenced style of bonsai design/shaping for beginners? Or style which is better suited to Chinese Elms? I like the windswept design/shaping.

I live in Victoria, Australia. An area which is quite cold during the winter (which it currently is). If I was to purchase a tree within the next fortnight, should I wait until Spring (September, October, November) to trim. wire/shape and re-pot a tree or am I able to trim. wire/shape and re-pot a tree now, during Winter?

I'm also considering in enrolling/purchasing the 名媛直播 Empire beginner online course. Has anyone been through this online course? If so, what is your opinion of the course? Worthwhile, worth the cost?

If anyone has any helpful advice, I would appreciate your input. Or some suggestions or questions which I haven't yet thought of, please list the questions and state the answers/solutions.


Regards.

Chinese Elm is not a species that does well indoors, especially in a hot country. You may be in your winter, but it is not cold, this species will withstand -12C easily. You might be better to have a species like Ficus if you must keep it inside.

I've read many reports that state that Chinese Elms can survive well indoors, even on this website. My question pertaining to climate/weather would be better suited to Australian bonsai enthusiasts, not people living overseas. I dislike Fiscus.

ksmit123 wrote: My question pertaining to climate/weather would be better suited to Australian bonsai enthusiasts, not people living overseas.