Rosemary may not be the first plant that comes to mind when you think of bonsai, but this popular herb actually has many characteristics that make it great for bonsai. This hardy plant already does well when grown in containers and can withstand frequent pruning. Rosemary has a lovely appearance as an evergreen with needle […]
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Bonsai is not a species of tree, but rather the art of growing regular trees in a container and training the trees to remain miniature while taking on the form of the mature tree. Almost any tree can be made into a bonsai tree if you have the time and the resources to provide the
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There’s something magical about growing citrus trees indoors, so it’s no surprise that many people are interested in growing bonsai lime trees. Although lime trees don’t thrive indoors exactly the way they do outdoors in tropical climates, some varieties of lime, including Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia), are not too difficult to grow indoors. Interested in
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While most bonsai trees do best when kept outdoors year-round, this isn’t an option in most locations unless you have weather that mimics the bonsai’s natural environment. When you have to bring bonsai inside during harsh winter weather, the trees can begin to suffer from lack of sunlight. Unless you have a species that can
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Citrus may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of bonsai, but citrus lemon trees make a great addition to a bonsai collection. While you may or may not see fruit on a bonsai citrus lemon tree, you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful evergreen bonsai with a wonderful lemon scent.
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Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, but despite this, bamboo is still highly popular as bonsai. That’s because bamboo bonsai can be much easier to care for than other types of bonsai. Styling bamboo bonsai is a little trickier than styling other types of bonsai. You don’t have quite as many
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A beautiful bonsai plant can take years of care to style exactly right. It’s easy to panic and worry that your time and energy has gone to waste if you notice signs that your bonsai is unhealthy. The good news is it’s possible to catch your plant’s warning signals early and revive your bonsai before
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Bonsai are usually prized for their beauty. However, a bonsai orange tree combines beauty and function. Calamondin orange trees are the orange tree most commonly selected for bonsai. They are miniature orange trees that produce evergreen leaves, fragrant flowers, and small, edible orange fruits. These trees are both beautiful to look at and provide fruit
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Picea Mariana Bonsai Looking for a beautiful bonsai specimen? Picea mariana, commonly known as black spruce, might be exactly what you’re looking for. Although black spruce can be difficult to style as bonsai, these plants are popular bonsai nonetheless. The plant is slow-growing and requires limited day-to-day maintenance. Plus, spruce looks very attractive as bonsai
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Looking for a stunning bonsai plant that only grows more attractive as it ages? Hinoki cypress bonsai might be exactly what you’re looking for! Hinoki cypress has dark-green leaves that form fanlike layers and grow on branches that resemble ferns, and its trunk has peeling red-brown bark. Despite the name, the hinoki cypress is a
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