Juniper Bonsai & Pine Bonsai | Evergreen Favourites
Pine and Juniper bonsai trees hold an enchanting attraction in the world of bonsai. These living artworks are evergreen and display the most wondrous & natural character in [...]
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.
Juniper Bonsai Tree Guide
Expert Advice About Juniper Bonsai Trees from Lloyd Noall Hello, I’m Lloyd Noall—founder of Bonsai Direct and a professional bonsai grower since 1995. My passion for bonsai started [...]
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 [...]
Lloyd and Holly – A series of repotting bonsai trees | Pt1
Holly and Lloyd will (eventually) repot these two magnificent bonsai! Lloyd Noall is a bonsai master, he is an expert with over 30 years of experience when it [...]
Lloyd and Holly – A series of repotting bonsai trees | Pt2
Here is the second part of Holly & Lloyd's "Big Repot"! In this series, both Holly & Lloyd have chosen a tree to demonstrate repotting bonsai including some [...]
Lloyd and Holly – A series of repotting bonsai trees | Pt3
Learn about repotting bonsai with the professionals. This is the third part in Holly & Lloyd's "Big Repot" series! Lloyd Noall is a bonsai master, he is an [...]
Lloyd and Holly – A series of repotting bonsai trees | Pt4
Holly and Lloyd have repotted these two magnificent bonsai! Have you enjoyed learning more about repotting bonsai trees? If you like these repotting series, please let us know [...]
Look at this amazing Roseapple Myrtle transformation!
The Roseapple Myrtle bonsai is a fruiting and flowering variety of indoor bonsai. They display rich green, miniature pointed leaves which burst with colour through the summer. During [...]
Miniature Jade Tree Bonsai – “The Magical Clean Air Tree”
The Clean Air Tree The perfect air purifying Jade tree is a beautiful and very easy bonsai to care for, with excellent proportions and minimal watering requirements.The miniature [...]
Miniature Sakura Tree | Cherry Blossom Bonsai
There’s something truly magical about a Sakura tree — the Japanese cherry blossom. With its delicate clouds of pink or white petals that signal the arrival of spring. [...]
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 [...]
Oriental Tea Tree Bonsai – Carmona microphylla
Pretty white flowers Very artistic bonsai Beautiful leaf shape Low maintenance For warm environments Infrequent watering Carmona Microphylla Bonsai (Oriental/Fukien Tea Tree) The Fukien Tea Tree or Oriental [...]
Our Ultimate Beginners Bonsai Tree Kit – why is it recommended?
Our Ultimate Beginners Bonsai Tree Kit Our ultimate indoor bonsai tree kit is a fantastic way to get started in growing bonsai. It is designed with beginners in [...]
Paul’s Bonsai Journey
'Iggy' the Chinese Elm bonsai At Bonsai Direct, we are continually inspired by the incredible ways bonsai touches people’s lives. For many, these little trees become much more [...]
Popular Bonsai Questions that People Ask
Expert Answers about Frequent Bonsai Questions People Ask from Holly at Bonsai Direct Bonsai trees are much more than just miniature plants—they’re living works of art that bring [...]
