A subtropical evergreen shrub, the gardenia is a beautiful plant that is also known as cape jasmine. Native to the tropical regions of South Africa and Asia, it’s a popular houseplant for many people. Growing gardenia as a bonsai tree is a wonderful choice if you’re looking for a bonsai plant that has lovely white …
Bonsai trees are often thought of for their tall, imposing presence on the California coast. However, there are also reasons to consider growing redwood bonsai plants. There are several kinds of redwood plants you can grow for bonsai. Among these are the dawn redwood and the coast redwood, both of which have very soft, needle-shaped …
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It may be a tree that you think of more often as a Christmas tree, but the reality is that spruce is an evergreen coniferous tree with plenty of other uses, too. Not only is it prized for use in woodworking, but spruce is also a popular bonsai plant. Growing up to 200 feet tall …
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With elegant, exquisite s-curved trunks and dark green oval leaves, Ficus retusa is a classic bonsai choice. It’s one of up to 2000 different ficus tree species used for bonsai. A hardy and reliable grower, it is the perfect specimen for beginners and experts alike. Often grafted with Ficus microcarpa, Ficus retusa is often grown …
Ficus microcarpa, or ginseng ficus, is a popular species of tree used for bonsai. Although it is frequently confused with Ficus retusa, it is actually a member of the fig family, Moracaea. Native to China and other areas of tropical Asia (as well as Australia), this species is often grown as a shade tree. However, …
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A popular indoor plant, the money tree is often found growing with a braided trunk, making it the perfect candidate for bonsai growing. Growing a money tree bonsai is not difficult – in fact, as long as you have the right know-how, this is a task that can be carried out even by the novice …
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Also known scientifically as Acer buergerianum, the trident maple is a deciduous tree that easily towers to heights of 45 feet or more in its native habitat. However, its reputation for being a gargantuan tree in the wild shouldn’t deter you from growing it as a miniscule bonsai indoors. Popular as a patio or street …
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Did you know that plants tend to use the nutrients that are available in the soil to make their food? This doesn’t mean that all of a sudden you are going to see a nutrient appear on the soil and your plant will eat it! But your plant is so incredibly smart that she will …
Did you know that Juniper Bonsai trees come from the Cypress family of plants, and there are at least 70 species related to it? Junipers’ can either be a tree or a shrub, and they are also an evergreen coniferous tree, which basically means they are needle-leaved (similar to pines, firs, and spruces). They could …
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With delicate white blossoms that bloom during practically every season of the year, the Fukien Tea Tree is one of the best plants you can cultivate as a bonsai specimen. Even though it has fragrant white blossoms for much of the year, the tree is beautiful even when it’s not in full bloom. It has …
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