Fuchsia suitable for a bonsai?

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Fuchsia suitable for a bonsai?

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Hi I'm new to the art of bonsai and was wondering if anyone had seen or been able to create a bonsai from a Fuchsia?
It's one of my favorite flowers and I would love to give it a try and would love to hear from anyone that's tried it before.

Thanks :D
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they do.

they like the shades more. be careful on root pruning. needs a lot of water.
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Post by Jamie »

Hi mate :D

there are a few fuschia out there that are being trained as bonsai, heres a couple of threads on them :D -

viewtopic.php?f=132&t=3968&p=48253#p48253


viewtopic.php?f=132&t=288&p=2053&hilit=fuchsia#p2053
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Thank you very much for the replies guys :D
I'm getting some very good tips and can't wait to give it a try (just need to find the time....)
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Jamie wrote:Hi mate :D

there are a few fuschia out there that are being trained as bonsai, heres a couple of threads on them :D -

viewtopic.php?f=132&t=3968&p=48253#p48253


viewtopic.php?f=132&t=288&p=2053&hilit=fuchsia#p2053

Thanks Jamie, found those really good a read.
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Re: Fuchsia suitable for a bonsai?

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lindsy farr's got a video on them, you'll love it.
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