Bonsai Varieties and Styles

A ficus bonsai tree may look good in your home but if you do not have the time and the patience to take care of it, you might as well forget the idea of getting a ficus bonsai tree. You see, ficus bonsai trees are sensitive to changing environments and need constant attention. You need to tend to your tree every day to keep it healthy and beautiful. Therefore, busy people who keep erratic work and social schedules should not keep this type of plant at home. read more..

Most indoor bonsai trees are a coniferous or deciduous species, with the occasional fruit tree forming part of the collection. But there are more exotic choices that allow the bonsai artist to expand his or her skills. read more..

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..