Bonsai Varieties and Styles

Bonsai pine trees are common household decorations in Chinese and Japanese homes. For many generations, the Chinese and the Japanese have seen bonsai pine trees not only as decorations but also as objects that bring good luck. According to legend, the pine tree is a symbol of wealth and anybody who keeps a bonsai pine tree inside the home attracts wealth. read more..

Though no bonsai is easy to train or care for, pine is among the easier species. More tolerant to drying, they adapt well to a pot and often require only regular trimming and biannual repotting. read more..

Bonsai ficus ginseng is also known as Taiwan ficus or banyan fig. It is a huge tree when it is out in the world but in bonsai standards, it can be very beautiful. One of the attractions of this particular bonsai ficus ginseng is the roots. It is usually designed with exposed roots and a thick trunk which works well for many bonsai lovers and enthusiasts. read more..

Maples come in a variety of sub-species, but all of them make beautiful bonsai trees. Slightly more difficult to care for, they are nonetheless greatly in demand by bonsai enthusiasts. Their leafy appearance is attractive, particularly in the fall when they turn to yellow and red, just as do the full-sized maples. read more..

Kengai (Cascade)
The cascade style is among the more beautiful and desirable among bonsai trees, but also more difficult to achieve. The trunk grows down below the level of the container, often twisting as it does so.