What Makes a Banyan Bonsai So Special

The banyan bonsai does not cease to generate the awe and appreciation of hobby gardeners because of its endless associations with mysticism and spirituality. It is commonly found in the marshy areas of most of the Asian countries and is often believed to be haunted by supernatural presence. Beyond these fantasy elements, the banyan also [...]

A Comprehensive View of Podocarpus Bonsai

Podocarpus bonsai is a special type of erect evergreen tree that is marked by its pointed, leathery, dark green leaves. These leaves grow upon the stiff and symmetrical branches of the tree and function as a screen or hedge for this strong tree. This accent plant is further characterized by its pyramid shaped crown that [...]

A Glimpse of the Types and Growing Techniques of Ulmus Bonsai

If you are an amateur with a budding interest in growing bonsai, you could make a perfect start with ulmus bonsai or the Chinese elm. The Ulmus parvifolia is considered to be one of the best choices of bonsai cultivation because it is a very sturdy plant and almost resistant to death. At the same [...]

Things To Know If You Are Growing A Boxwood Bonsai

Boxwood bonsai is a very popular choice with many bonsai enthusiasts, owing to the fact that the most of the features of the Boxwood tree are extremely conducive to be molded into a miniature. The fleshy dark green leaves of the tree can easily be reduced in size, the internodes of the plant are short [...]

Everything About The Serissa Foetida Bonsai

The Serissa foetida is an extremely popular tree for bonsais, owing to the beautiful white flowers that it bears for a major part of the year. It is a small evergreen shrub, which has naturally tiny dark green leaves. It produces delicate looking flower buds and a profusion of little white funnel shaped flowers.
Serissa foetida [...]

All You Need To Know About Zelkova Bonsai

Zelkova bonsai is a very popular form of bonsai that is quite hardy and adaptable. However, Zelkova bonsai is suitable for almost all styles, the most common shape and bonsai style is the broom or hokidachi, as it is called in Japanese, as it replicates the natural shape of the full growing Zelkova.
The Zelkova bonsai [...]

Knowing All About Ligustrum Bonsai

Ligustrum bonsai is mostly preferred by amateur bonsai enthusiasts as it is indestructible when compared to other bonsai plants. Ligustrum, which is also known as ‘privet’ is a genus of about 50 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs and trees. This plant is found in woodland and thickets in the Himalayas, Asia, Europe, North [...]

Facts About Azalea Bonsai

Among all the bonsais that are used, Azalea bonsai is used largely for its flower bearing properties. This gives the Azalea bonsai an unrivalled visual appeal as compared to the other bonsai plants. The flowers of Azalea that bloom once in a year are rich in color. The other reason for using this tree as [...]

Black Pine Bonsai – Things That You Need To Know

The Black Pine bonsai can turn out to be an exquisite piece of miniature, if it is created with the experienced knowledge of a bonsai expert. The Japanese Black Pine tree is used to make this bonsai, which is also known as Pinus Thunbergii. A beginner should not attempt to grow this bonsai, as it [...]

A Comprehensive View of Ficus Retusa Bonsai

The Ficus Retusa bonsai is a species belonging to the Ficus genus. It is also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. This bonsai is extremely convenient to keep, as it is one of the most tolerant and versatile bonsai trees.
The Ficus Retusa bonsai is a native of Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. Though [...]

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