Scientific Name Taxus Tree Type Conifer Indoor/Outdoor Indoor & Outdoor Hardiness Zone 4-7 Native Land Asia Soil Type Rich, Loam, Sand Watering Weekly – Keep Well Drained Lighting Full Sun to Dense Shade Fertilizer High-Nitrogen (16-8-8) Repotting Every 3 to 4 Years Pruning Late Winter to Early Spring Flowers None Bloom Time N/A Pests Weevils, Scales, Mealybugs Gardenia bonsai trees are a popular choice among bonsai enthusiasts due to their delicate, fragrant flowers and glossy evergreen leaves. These trees are native to the subtropical regions of Asia, Afr ..read more

Indoor bonsai trees are a great way to bring the beauty and tranquility of bonsai into your home. Here are 5 of the best indoor bonsai trees to consider: Ficus Bonsai Ficus bonsai trees are a popular choice for indoor cultivation because they are easy to care for and can tolerate low-light conditions. They are known for their glossy, oval leaves and their ability to grow quickly and adapt to different environments. Jade Bonsai Jade bonsai trees are another great choice for indoor cultivation because they are low maintenance and can tolerate lower light conditions. They have a distinctive, th ..read more

Bonsai trees are known for their small size, delicate beauty, and intricate pruning techniques. However, there is one bonsai tree in the world that stands out from the rest due to its massive size: the world’s largest bonsai tree. Located in the Bonsai Village of the Omiya district in Saitama, Japan, the world’s largest bonsai tree is a white pine tree that is over 600 years old. Known as the “Great Pine of Murohacho,” the tree stands at an impressive height of 13.7 feet (4.18 meters) and has a trunk diameter of 6.5 feet (2 meters). Uniqueness What makes the Great Pine of Murohacho unique is t ..read more

Best Bonsai Tree for Beginners Ficus bonsai is a popular choice for beginners because they are easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and lighting conditions. The ficus bonsai is very tough. It has been called “unkillable”. This is not true of course, but it will often be the last tree standing in many bonsai collections. They are known for their attractive shiny leaves, which can be shaped and trained to create a variety of bonsai styles. hey prefer a well-draining soil mix and should be watered only when the soil feels dry to the touch. When it comes to pruning and tr ..read more

Bonsai are a wonderful way to express your creativity, but also a challenge for those who have an eye for detail. It takes practice and patience to grow a bonsai. Trunks often remain small in bonsai because the new growth needs years to develop the necessary strength and thickness. However, there are ways to accelerate this process and make your bonsai thrive sooner rather than later. Read on to know more about how you can grow larger trunks on your bonsai trees 1) Overall Tree Health A bonsai tree is a balancing act. You have the branches and foliage, trunk, and roots. If you grow the top and ..read more

Many believe that taking care of a Bonsai tree is challenging and that it requires special attention. But is it really hard to keep? Well, this article elucidates the Bonsai plant maintenance and how best to grow it. Also, if you are a beginner, you have just found the right guide to take you through the process of growing the Bonsai correctly.  Are Bonsai Trees Hard to Grow?  The process of growing a bonsai tree is not much different than growing a regular tree. If you’ve ever grown a plant, indoor or outdoors, then you are familiar enough to be able to maintain a bonsai. The key fa ..read more

When Should I Plant a Bonsai Tree From a Seed? The perfect time to plant bonsai seeds is in the fall season. This will allow a dormancy period through the winter and have them gradually entering into spring when they should germinate and sprout. Then they get a full summer to grow. This isn’t required but it’s optimum, depending on the tree species. If you are planting your bonsai tree indoors, then it really doesn’t matter when you plant it. Just make sure it gets the correct amount of lighting each season. Check our Indoor Bonsai Growing Guide for the exact amount of sunlight needed. How Lon ..read more

Bonsai trees are beautiful and always stylish to put in the home. However, getting a healthy one that won’t require much effort to maintain is not that easy. Often, the bonsai trees you come across for sale are not in good condition. If you are worried about getting ripped off when buying a bonsai tree then this is the guide for you. We will go over how to spot a healthy bonsai tree and things to avoid.  Things to Look for When Buying a Bonsai Tree When buying a Bonsai tree, there are some things you need to observe to avoid being cheated. These five vital things listed below are not to b ..read more

Recent claims of ethical and environmental issues have caused concern within the bonsai community. This has lead to people have shunned bonsai, despite its ancient peaceful history. Many of the concerns are considered with best intentions, but they often lead to a great deal of misinformation. Here are some of the largest concerns regarding bonsai, and why they don’t need to be concerned at all. Can Bonsai Trees Feel Pain? Bonsai, and plants in general, cannot feel pain given their lack of brain and central nervous systems. While humans and animals evolved and developed pain sensors as a defen ..read more

One of the coolest things people don’t often realize until they get into bonsai is that any species of tree can be a bonsai tree, although some are more challenging than others. We always suggest starting out with a beginner bonsai tree and then progress to something more challenging. Make sure that growing bonsai is for you before dedicating money to growing a tree that you may not be up for. Rare trees can be expensive and it is more of a tragedy for them to die than others. Are you up for the challenge of owning a rare bonsai tree? We have searched the internet, forums, and more to try and ..read more