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 …
Whether you’re already a pro gardener or just starting to appreciate plants, one type of plant that you should probably consider is a cactus. Thanks to their striking appearance, unique forms, and easy-to-care nature, cactus plants quickly make an excellent and decorative way to boost up any dull space in your house or garden. Most …
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Yucca plants are popular all over the world, prized for their adaptability both indoors and outside. Native to hot, arid environments like the Carribean, the American Southwest, and South America, yucca plants are incredibly diverse. However, there are many types of yucca plants to choose from. Whether you’re an inexperienced gardener with no idea where …
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There is an evident revival of passion for plants and gardening today because of people’s desire to reconnect with nature. However, modern gardeners work in concrete jungles and live in the confines of tiny homes so they are opting for plants that can keep up with their rather busy work schedule and will thrive in …
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