I have a dream of making a list of all bonsai tree species in the world. I know that’s a greedy or even crazy wish. But if you think a little bit further, isn’t it really great if we bonsai lovers build such kind of directory for our own hobby and satisfaction? With that in mind, […]
People like schefflera bonsai because the plant has special features. Yet, it does not strictly follow several aesthetics rules of bonsai art. I don’t think it will be a good bonsai at all. I’ll detail my opinion in this article. First, let’s have a look at below photo of a green Schefflera Arboricola, which is also commonly […]
Fukien tea bonsai tree is a perfect choice for a bonsai artist. It is a fast growing hardy tree, but can be pretty difficult to look after, particularly for bonsai beginners. Fukien tea is very popular for bonsai in China, but not a traditional favorite in Japan. This tropical evergreen genus is named after the Fukien or Fujien […]
Ficus Benjamina thrives in my country Vietnam, especially in the north with tropical climate. People grow the tree in bonsai gardens, balcony pots, hotel lobbies, and house yards, or sometimes even grow freely next to countryside roads. Benjamina was also my first tree, which I bought from a local street market at about USD 5. It was […]
Ficus bonsai trees were my first choice when I started falling in love with bonsai hobby. As I find out later on, ficus bonsai is one of the most popular and favorite bonsai trees and makes an excellent first trees for beginners. Looking like a miniature version of the tropical Banyan tree, the ficus is really exotic and […]
I list in this Bonsai FAQ page the most frequently asked questions with regard to bonsai, together with relating answers. If you can’t find your question and answer here, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Let’s build a list of frequently asked questions about bonsai together. Bonsai FAQ – General Questions What is bonsai and how can […]
In this article, types of bonsai trees means bonsai tree species. Though plants can be categorized into groups according to styles, shapes … I’ll talk about those in other articles. Actually, there are many types of bonsai trees, and perhaps nobody knows the exact number. Yet, bonsai lovers usually know popular species; at least those are […]
