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.

Chinese Sweet Plum or Sageretia theezans bonsai tree UK

Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Tree – Sageretia theezans

Pretty purple fruits Easy to care for Quick and fun to grow Easy to style Perfect for beginners Red-tinged new foliage The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is [...]

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Ficus retusa indoor bonsai tree UK

Indoor Fig Bonsai – Ficus retusa

Perfect for beginners Very easy to care for Develops character aerial roots Suitable for darker rooms Deep green glossy leaves Resistant to most pests/diseases The Ficus Bonsai Tree [...]

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Aromatic Pepper or Zanthoxylum piperitum indoor bonsai UK

Aromatic Pepper Tree Bonsai – Zanthoxylum pipertum

Aromatic foliage Easy to care for Interesting glossy leaves Unusual feathery foliage Perfect for beginners Something a little different Zanthoxylum Bonsai - Zesty Pepper Tree Bonsai for Indoors [...]

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Ligustrum indoor bonsai tree UK

Ligustrum sinense – A Beautiful Indoor Bonsai for Beginners

Perfect for beginners Fun to prune Easy to care for Low maintenance Fast growing Strong and vigorous A most fabulous fast growing indoor bonsai which is fun to [...]

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Portulacaria afra or Miniature Jade indoor bonsai tree UK

Jade Tree Indoor Bonsai requires minimal watering

Perfect for beginners Easy to care for Minimal watering Low maintenance Fast growing Perfect for children The miniature Jade Tree (Portulacaria afra) is an indoor bonsai which has [...]

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Indoor bonsai tree meanings

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 [...]

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Ficus retusa bonsai tree care sheet

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 [...]

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Portulacaria afra / Miniature Jade bonsai tree care sheet

Jade Indoor Bonsai (Portulcaria) Bonsai Care Instructions

A new care guide for 2020 to help you keep your Jade bonsai tree (The money tree of tree of luck & prosperity) healthy and thriving Jade Indoor [...]

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Zanthoxylum piperitum or Aromatic Pepper bonsai tree care sheet

Aromatic Pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) Bonsai Care Instructions

Brand new 2020 care instructions for the Aromatic Pepper tree bonsai - how to keep your new indoor bonsai healthy and flourishing Our Sweet Aromatic Pepper Tree Bonsai [...]

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Oriental or Fukien Tea Tree bonsai tree care sheet

Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Bonsai Care Instructions

These are our new bonsai care instructions which will be included with all our Carmona microphylla (Oriental Tea Tree) bonsai trees. New for 2020. The Fukien Tea Tree [...]

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Serissa foetida or Tree of a Thousand Stars bonsai tree care sheet

Serissa foetida (Tree of a Thousand Stars) Bonsai Care Instructions

Please see the new 2020 bonsai care sheet for taking care of your Tree of a Thousand Stars/Snowrose indoor bonsai tree – Serissa foetida The Serissa foetida bonsai [...]

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Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai tree care sheet

Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) Bonsai Care Instructions

Please see the new 2020 bonsai care sheet for taking care of your Chinese Sweet Plum indoor bonsai tree - Sageretia theezans. The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) [...]

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Chinese Elm bonsai tree care sheet

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Bonsai Care Instructions

Please see the new 2020 bonsai care sheet for taking care of your Chinese Elm indoor bonsai tree – Ulmus parvifolia. Watering your Chinese Elm Watering is an [...]

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Bonsai Direct DVD chapters

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 [...]

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Specimen Acer campestre bonsai otee - 34 years old

Japanese Maple Bonsai | Acer Bonsai

Bonsai Japanese Maple Tree Meaning Bonsai Tree Meaning | Tree Symbolism: grace, peace, serenity, strength, endurance, honour and love. Japanese Maple bonsai are perhaps one of the most [...]

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