Often simply referred to as “snow rose,” the snow rose bonsai is one of the most beautiful plants you can grow in your home. The full-sized version of this plant is a subtropical shrub that remains small and compact. It is sometimes called the Japanese boxthorn and the tree of thousand stars. Blooming from spring […]
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Growing up, there was a good chance you had a crabapple tree somewhere near your home – at least, if you lived in a temperate area of the Northern Hemisphere, that is. The word “crabapple” refers to a genus of more than 50 species of small shrubs and deciduous trees in the Rosaceae family, including
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Portulacaria afra – the name might sound like a mouthful, so it might be easier to refer to this plant by other names such as elephant bush, porkbush, dwarf jade plant, and spekboom, in Afrikaans, just to name a few! An easy to care for plant, the elephant bush is often used in bonsai cultivation.
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Wisteria is often grown because it is fast growing deciduous vine that can trail elegantly over facades and pergolas. In fact, if you live in the south or another moderate climate, you may have considered growing this plant in your own backyard (or perhaps you already do!). But did you know that Wisteria can also
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If you’re new to growing bonsai, the thought of the task might seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are some plants that seem as though they are tailored for beginners. One of those plants in the Ficus bonsai. The ficus genus is part of the extensive family of mulberry plants and is one of the most popular
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Native to Brazil’s most beautiful rainforests, the Brazilian Rain Tree bonsai is a hardwood bonsai specimen worth your consideration. This plant has delicate branches and elegant compound leaves that furl together in the evening before opening up in the morning. It produces gorgeous white or pink flowers, each of which releases a tantalizing aroma. Along
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If a classic bonsai plant is what you have in mind, you may want to consider growing the Japanese Black Pine bonsai. This quintessential bonsai plant is a vigorous grower that’s commonly found growing at its full height in Japanese ornamental gardens and parks. This plant is a very forgiving species, making it the opportune
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First discovered in eastern China, the Ginkgo plant is just as unique as it is ancient. One of the last holdouts from prehistoric times, this plant is the perfect bonsai specimen. In fact, it dates back nearly 270 million years and is considered one of the world’s few living fossils. With a little bit of
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Native to the southern portions of the United States as well as areas in Guatemala and Mexico, the Bald Cypress bonsai is one of the most illustrious bonsai specimens you can grow at home. It is occasionally planted in parks, where it rarely reaches its full height of 100 feet. In fact, this plant likes
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Need a helping hand in your bonsai cultivation efforts? You should consider the Japanese Red Maple bonsai. The Japanese maple tree has a scientific name of Acer palmatum. It is aptly named, as the five-lobed leaves of this plant look just like a hand – and “palma ” is the Latin word for the palm
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