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Your Questions About Bonsai Trees

Robert asks…

Need to know more about bonsai trees?

I know they have the really small trees for like indoors and some outdoors. But I would really like to know if they have any bonsai trees that are big for like a front yard. Like 5 or 6 feet tall [...]

Your Questions About Pruning Bonsai Trees

Paul asks…

what in type of my bonsai???

I just got a new bonsai tree and I don’t know anything about them. I don’t know what type it is, how 2 prune it. I have attached a pic of my bonsai…can somebody please help me..

Bonsai Dreams answers: [...]

Your Questions About Bonsai Trees Online

Carol asks…

Is my Red Sunset Maple too big for bonsai?

I recieved a red sunset maple online, it is healthy, but it is three tall and the lowest branches are about 2 feet high. I was trying to make it into a informal upright style. Is this too big? [...]

Your Questions About Watering Bonsai Tree Care

Robert asks…

What kind of tree is a bonsai called a money tree?

Is it a ficus? How do I care for it besides watering every other day and have in direct sunlight?

Bonsai Dreams answers:

Pachira. Brief exposure to sunlight and weekly watering will be enough [...]

Your Questions About Bonsai Trees Buy

Paul asks…

Where can i buy a bonsai tree?

My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and i wanted to get him a bonsai tree since he can’t stop talking about them. Where can i buy one at that isn’t too expensive? I was thinking maybe the home and gardens section [...]

Some tips on how a newbie can start creating a bonsai tree

Plenty of people enjoy growing bonsais these days. There is something very mystical about them plus they are very beautiful too. The word bonsai is actual two words joined together.

“Bon” means tray and “sai” means growing so it’s basically just planting in a tray. bonsai growing is much moreof thetalentand isan art [...]

Tips to Help You Care for a Bonsai Tree

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A bonsai tree requires a certain amount of sunlight and water. Too much of either can cause more harm to the tree than good and it can actually kill the tree. This is why it is important to know how to take care of the tree before you decide to grow one in your home. One of the most favourite of the bonsai trees is the ficus bonsai tree.

Caring the for the ficus bonsai tree requires a great deal of patience. This type of tree needs to be kept inside all year long. Since it is a small tree and is planted in a small pot, you can occasionally bring the tree outside to give it some fresh air. Just like with other bonsai trees the soil should be given a chance to dry out in between watering.

To test the soil you can stick your finger into the soil about an inch down; if you feel moist soil then you should wait to water your tree. However, the key is to not let the soil stay dry for an extended period of time because this could kill the tree.

There is a specific way to water a bonsai tree as well. You should allow the tree and the container it is in to soak for about ten minutes. Once it has soaked, you should allow the water to drain from the soil until no more water drips from the bottom of your container. Continue reading Tips to Help You Care for a bonsai Tree


Your Questions About Bonsai Trees Online

Joseph asks…

Camellia bonsai Tree?

Hi, I saw a beautiful Camellia Bonsai online that I’d like to buy for a friend’s December birthday. Can this tree be kept indoors and survive? At least through the holidays? Will it be difficult to care for. I live in Colorado, can it live [...]

Your Questions About Bonsai Trees

Sandra asks…

Where can i buy bonsai trees in Chennai ?

I am interested in growing bonsai tree.But don hav experience in growing it earlier.Let me know where can i get bonsai trees in chennai ?

Bonsai Dreams answers:

1) Sheetal Decorative Plants 3, Parthasarathy Gardens (Behind [...]

Your Questions About Pruning Bonsai Trees

Richard asks…

I have a project and its to rephrase this paragrapgh but change it so that it has the same meaning could help?

If society allows a human being to exist in a state free from restraints the human will flourish without limitations much like a tree that grows [...]