Ficus indoor Beginners Bonsai Tree Care Instructions
A new care guide for 2020; this care sheet is intended for complete beginners to help them care for their Ficus retusa indoor bonsai tree and covers watering [...]
Bonsai Species
When choosing the perfect bonsai tree, it’s essential to recognise that different bonsai species have unique requirements. Some varieties are best suited to life indoors. They thrive in warm, stable conditions and adding greenery to homes and offices throughout the year.
Popular indoor bonsai species include the Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), Sageretia (Sweet Plum), Carmona (Fukien Tea), Ficus, Zanthoxylum (Pepper Tree), Syzygium (Myrtle), Serissa (Snowrose), Jade (Money Tree), and Ligustrum (Privet). These are all evergreen choices that offer year-round interest and are ideal for beginners.
Outdoor bonsai species, on the other hand, depend on the natural rhythm of the seasons to flourish. Varieties such as Cherry Blossom, Juniper, Pine, Maple, Oak, and Silver Birch need natural light and fresh air. They also benefit from a winter dormancy period to remain healthy and strong. These species capture the beauty of nature in miniature form.They make stunning focal points in gardens, patios, and outdoor spaces.
Fukien Tea Tree Flowering Bonsai
Firstly, the Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a highly popular species of indoor bonsai. Widely recognised for its creamy textured bark and glossy green leaves, this bonsai [...]
Hardy English Maple Bonsai Pruning, Styling & Refining | Advanced Techniques
Welcome to another expert guide from Bonsai Master Lloyd Noall. Here, we delve into the art of pruning and styling the hardy English Maple bonsai (Acer campestre). Also [...]
Help Me Choose My Bonsai
Help me choose my bonsai tree! All of the indoor bonsai we grow have been carefully selected to ensure that they grow well in the UK. Additionally, they [...]
Holly’s Chinese Sweet Plum!
Take a minute and watch Holly completely transform this pretty Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai! She shows various techniques including her root pruning, repotting, canopy shaping and the difference [...]
How Do I Care for My Ficus Bonsai Tree?
The Ficus is one of the most popular and forgiving bonsai trees, making it a perfect choice for beginners and experienced growers alike. With its glossy leaves, adaptable [...]
How do I Re-pot my Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree?
How do I re-pot my indoor bonsai? Firstly, meet Angus, an 18 year old character Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Tree, which is now ready for re-potting. We have [...]
How do I Repot my Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree with Holly from Bonsai Direct
We are often asked 'How do I repot my Chinese Elm Bonsai' Repotting a bonsai isn’t just a gardening task—it’s a ritual, a moment to slow down and [...]
How Do You Take Care of a Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree?
Chinese Elms make excellent bonsai. In fact, they are good for bonsai, they are actually one of the most sold bonsai around the world. What makes them so [...]
How to Grow & Style A Chinese Juniper Bonsai | Evergreen Bonsai Starter Tree Demonstration
We are often asked how to grow a bonsai tree from a seedling or sapling. In the blog article, bonsai expert, Lloyd Noall demonstrates on a young Chinese [...]
How to Improve the Taper of The Trunk of Bonsai Trees – The Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)
Join Lloyd, Bonsai master from Bonsai Direct, who has nearly 40 years of expertise in growing and styling bonsai trees. Lloyd was asked how to improve the taper [...]
How to look after Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai – Customer Question
Arran had a good range of questions about caring for his indoor bonsai, have a read below! Scroll to the bottom to see some of our wonderful indoor [...]
How to repot a bonsai tree video DVD – 8 chapters
How to repot a bonsai tree! Lloyd Noall's Bonsai Lessons Volume 2 - Potting Basics. Giving you the insight on how to repot a bonsai tree! Excellent and [...]
Huge Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | 100 year old Bonsai Acer palmatum
Introduction: A 100 Year Old Bonsai Japanese Red Maple Transformation Welcome to today's feature, where we'll be diving into the world of bonsai with a special focus on [...]
Indoor Bonsai Tree Meanings.
Bonsai Tree Meanings Bonsai, in general, symbolise harmony, peace, order of thoughts, balance and all that is good in nature. Each variety has different bonsai tree meanings, making [...]
