podocarpus bonsai

A beautiful specimen of a Buddhist pine bonsai tree

Podocarpus macrophyllus is actually known by three different names. Buddhist pine, Chinese Yew bonsai and of course podocarpus bonsai. This indoor bonsai tree is a dense evergreen bonsai with pointed, leathery yew like dark green leaves that are very stiff and pointing out from symmetrical branches. The podocarpus bonsai pictured here is 13 years old, 12 inches x10 inches and 18 inches tall. Read more

Ficus bonsai (ficus retusa)

Ficus bonsai trees are native to South and South-East Asia. This small-leaved fig tree species are particularly good for training as they produce sturdy trunks and nicely shaped, shiny small leaves. New shoots should be pruned back to two or three pairs of leaves; the woody branches and trunk should be wired only loosely. The bonsai wire that you use to shape the trunk may cut into the bark after only after three months.

When it comes to caring for a ficus bonsai remember that this tree needs to be kept indoors all year long. As with most bonsai trees, the ficus tree should dry out between watering. To test the soil, simply stick your finger down about an inch to see if it feels wet or dry. The key with ficus trees is to never allow the tree to go completely dry for any extended time. To water your tree, soak it or both the container it sits in, in water for about 10 minutes. Then, allow the soil to drain until no more water comes out from the bottom.

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Repotting is also important for bonsai tree care. The repot your ficus tree every two years. Normally ficus bonsai trees grow slow, but if yours is having a growth spurt and taking over its container within the first year, go ahead and repot your ficus. Generally the best time to repot a ficus bonsai like other indoor bonsai trees is during early spring months. For all other bonsai visit this page indoor bonsai trees here for other types of indoor bonsai.

small flowering trees

For a patio area or the front entrance to your home, outdoor bonsai trees make ideal small flowering trees for small spaces. The enjoyable part of growing these small trees are that they can be planted in decorative containers.

Most small flowering trees lose their foliage in autumn and require a dormant period during winter.
A few favorite bonsai varieties of small blooming trees and shrubs that you can buy direct from the nursery are evergreens namely, flowering pyracantha and azalea. All are easy to grow and care for. Other varieties which are deciduous are flowering and fruiting. The trees in this group include flowering crab apple, japanese wisteria, korean lilac, flowering quince and mini jasmine tree. Read more

Brush Cherry Bonsai Tree

Brush Cherry bonsai tree is a pom-pom style

This brush cherry bonsai tree grows small evergreen leaves and flowers with and white puffy blooms. New leaves appear reddish in color, turning green as they mature. The puffy blooms is the reason it is named pom pom.

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Recommended indoor flowering bonsai tree which stands about 14 inches high. I like the shape of this tree it is a little more modern looking and does well when displayed in a living room or dining room.

Most brush cherry bonsai trees are potted in a 9 inch container. It is recommended that you purchase a suitable drip tray for watering and to color humidity. The average extra is around 10 dollars.

This pom pom bonsai is an ideal indoor tree. If you want to review other varieties go here to read more on other indoor bonsai trees.

Indoor Ficus Bonsai Tree

As an indoor plant, indoor ficus bonsai trees have been a favorite to use inside the home because of there dark green leaf color. The emarald ficus trees are different than other indoor Ficus varieties in that the leaves are much thicker. One of our indoor favorites. Prices range from $39 dollard up to and over $175 dollars for the lager emarld ficus trees. Read more

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