Wisteria is often grown because it is a vining beauty 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 be …
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 …
Native to Brazil’s most beautiful rainforests, the Brazilian Rain Tree bonsai is a hardwood bonsai specimen worth your consideration. This plant has elegant 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 with species like the …
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Are you considering getting a bonsai tree? Or perhaps you were gifted one? Are you seeing them everywhere now, and you are wondering how you can get one? Or are you merely curious about how they get to be that size? Maybe you heard about the many psychological benefits of having a bonsai tree? (1) …
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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 …
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 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 of …
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Even if you don’t live in a tropical climate, it’s possible to bring all the beauty of the tropics into your home at any time of the year. Desert rose bonsai, or Adenium obesum, is a small succulent tree native to Africa and Arabia. Left to its own devices, it can grow up to five …
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Have you ever wondered about bonsai trees, but you never read anything about them? Maybe you thought they were impossible to maintain, and you couldn’t even look at them because you knew they weren’t for you? But guess what? These presumptions are entirely wrong. Did you know that most bonsai trees are relatively easy to …
