Types of Bonsai Indoor Plants
Bonsai plants are beautiful miniature trees that look like a piece of landscaping that has been scaled down in size. The Chinese cultivated bonsai plants centuries ago, although the Japanese share some of this credit. Today, bonsai plants adorn many homes and offices.They are frequently presented as gifts for their underlying message of longevity and prosperity. Does this Spark an idea?
-
Types
-
There are many types of indoor bonsai plants. Some considered perfect for indoor use include: the Hawaiian Umbrella Tree, the Ficus Bonsai Tree, the Golf Ball Umbrella Bonsai Tree, the Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai Tree, the Baby Jade Bonsai Tree, the Flowering White Jamime, the Ficus Twist, the Olive Bonsai, the Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai Tree, and the Brazilian Rainforest Bonsai Tree.
Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
-
This indoor bonsai plant is especially recommended for the beginner bonsai gardener. It is versatile and simple to care for. The Hawaiian Umbrella will adapt to a home, office or dorm room. It can thrive with low-to-high lighting conditions. It is a pretty and low-maintanence indoor bonsai.
-
Golf Ball Umbrella Bonsai
-
Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry. The Golf Ball Umbrella Bonsai is perfect for you. This is a beautiful and trouble-free indoor bonsai. They are grown three to a pot, and then the trunks are braided around a golf ball by the plant's base. This makes it interesting and a perfect gift or possession for a golf fanatic.
Baby Jade Bonsai
-
The Baby Jade Bonsai Plant has a thick trunk with thick, water-filled leaves. It is also know as the Elephant Bush. This indoor bonsai likes lots of humidity. It works with low-to-high light. It is a good indoor plant for a home or an office.
Flowering White Jasmine Bonsai
-
This blooming and fragrant bonsai is an excellent indoor plant. The leaves are a waxy, dark green and the buds fade from white to pink as they age. The scent is lovely and lingers. It favors light, a good fertilizer and humidity.
Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai
-
The Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai has a strong resemblance to the Weeping Willow Tree. This too is an excellent indoor bonsai plant. Light can be low to high, it thrives with humidity and only minimal care is required.
Considerations
-
Indoor bonsai plants can flourish and prosper even for a beginner bonsai enthusiast. The choice few mentioned above require little fuss. Bonsai Boy (see Resources below) offers an extensive catalog ranging from inexpensive to pricey. Like all bonsai plants, start small.
-