They're a difficult species for a first bonsai, or so I've heard. I really like the look, of course, but I don't feel that I'm ready for the undertaking...not yet...

You might consider a Boojum, for a small, slow-growing plant with *similar* characteristics. Excellent for bonsai and for growing that fat trunk.

I'll see if I can scrounge up some info on Baobab.

Try the Search function at the bottom of the page. And welcome aboard! Read, ask lots of questions, and post a New Topic rather than bumping an old, old thread...many of the past posters here have moved on.

Josh

Hi, baobabs are strange, but not undoable if you follow the steps. There's a whole website on them (as bonsai) and if you Google it you shouldn't have a problem. One caution (if you already have one) they should have NO water at all between Oct/Nov. and March/April, if then.