Bonsai indoor plants

[Manco]

Are they really a lot of hassle to take care of?

[Timothy]

They take more attention and knowledge that average plants..... so the short answer is yes.

[Frogleg]

Are trees which normally have long taproots suitable for bonsai?

[Timothy]

I would assume so if you started when they were young enough, but I've never bonsai'ed anything for too long. I always loose intrest or life takes me over and I forget the bonsai for too long. Bonsai is a commitment. The best plant (imho) to start with to learn bonsai is the rosemary. It can take a real beaten'...lol

Check out the rec.arts.bonsai group for better info than I can give.