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Posted by Annaka on September 12, 2000 at 21:39:42:

In Reply to: are BONSAI's OK in cage? Also, need opinion on project...... posted by IGUANA JOE on September 12, 2000 at 15:08:53:

Unfortunately, bonsai will not last too long indoors, only a few months, no matter how good your setup is. They are TREES, and need everything that a large tree would experience in it's habitat. Full sun, daylength, day/night temp, the changing seasons. They need correct watering, and trimming, to stay proper bonsai. I can't tell you whether they are poisonous without knowing what kind of tree they are. Most common "cheap" bonsai are junipers, which have fragrant resinous sap similar to pine sap, I am sure those are not safe to eat. Also avoid small sago palms, they are extremely toxic. Anything green may potentialy be eaten.

Make doubly sure anything breakable (pots/fountains?) is sitting on the floor, and use HEAVY rocks, Ig's are surprisingly powerfull and persistant. You really can't controll what they decide to climb on.

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: Unfortunately, bonsai will not last too long indoors, only a few months, no matter how good your setup is. They are TREES, and need everything that a large tree would experience in it's habitat. Full sun, daylength, day/night temp, the changing seasons. They need correct watering, and trimming, to stay proper bonsai. I can't tell you whether they are poisonous without knowing what kind of tree they are. Most common "cheap" bonsai are junipers, which have fragrant resinous sap similar to pine sap, I am sure those are not safe to eat. Also avoid small sago palms, they are extremely toxic. Anything green may potentialy be eaten. : Make doubly sure anything breakable (pots/fountains?) is sitting on the floor, and use HEAVY rocks, Ig's are surprisingly powerfull and persistant. You really can't controll what they decide to climb on.

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