I found this unusual little gem in Shohin Bonsai Europe’s Guest Gallery. It’s by Tedy Boy (that’s what it says) of Indonesia. The crown and the rest of the foliage seem to be almost disembodied, like floating in space. I think that’s because you can’t see where it attaches to the trunk. To add to the eccentric flavor, the background and funky plastic stand (upside down tub?) are pink. It’s not everyday you see a bonsai with a pink stand shot against a pink background. BTW: it’s a Phemna microphylla.
Unusual: good
Some of the the trees we show in our eccentric bonsai posts are mostly just unusual. Some are unusual and are also very high quality bonsai. Any thoughts about where this one fits in on the spectrum?
Pirates: bad
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I’m a sucker for a bent-looking cascade (I’m working on a yamadori pine with similar a similar bent). I like this one; as with many of my favorite bonsai, it reminds me of trees I’ve seen in nature.
Girly bonsai?
Boyly bonsai?
Yeah. It doesn’t exactly conform to some of the commonly held bonsai standards, yet has something of a natural feel.
Come on Wayne, it’s blue for boys.
Yeah. You got me there. Still, check out his name.