Your Complete Bonsai Care Guide –

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Your Complete Bonsai Care Guide –

Download by Tree Type!

Get expert care instructions for your specific bonsai species

The Essentials of Bonsai Care

Each Guide Includes:

  • Watering: Knowing when and how much to water.

  • Repotting & Soil Health: Keeping roots healthy.

  • Light & Temperature: Understanding the right conditions.

  • Pruning & Styling: Techniques for shaping and maintaining.

  • Pest & Disease Prevention: Ensuring long-term health.

introductory video ("Bonsai Care 101")

The Essentials of

Bonsai Care

introductory video ("Bonsai Care 101")

Each Guide Includes:

  • Watering: Knowing when and how much to water.

  • Repotting & Soil Health: Keeping roots healthy.

  • Light & Temperature: Understanding the right conditions.

  • Pruning & Styling: Techniques for shaping and maintaining.

  • Pest & Disease Prevention: Ensuring long-term health.

Bonsai Tree Categories

Conifers – The Timeless Evergreen Bonsai

Needle-like foliage, rough bark, and stunning aged aesthetics.

Conifer bonsai trees are known for their needle-like leaves, evergreen foliage, and impressive longevity. These species develop beautiful aged features such as rough bark and exposed deadwood, making them ideal for traditional bonsai aesthetics.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)

  • Shimpaku Juniper (Juniperus chinensis var. shimpaku)

  • Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)

Deciduous Bonsai – Nature’s Seasonal Masterpiece

Deciduous bonsai offer stunning seasonal changes, with vibrant autumn foliage and detailed ramification. These trees require precise pruning to maintain their fine branching and elegant structure.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

  • Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Flowering Bonsai – A Touch of Elegance & Color

Flowering bonsai bring beauty and charm to any collection with their seasonal blossoms. Proper care, pruning, and fertilization ensure vibrant, long-lasting flowers.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron indicum)

  • Japanese Cherry Blossom (Prunus serrulata)

  • Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.)

Fruiting Bonsai – Beauty & Miniature Harvests

Fruiting bonsai combine visual appeal with the charm of edible mini fruits. With proper fertilization and pruning, these trees can flourish year-round.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Dwarf Apple (Malus spp.)

  • Calamondin Orange (Citrus × citrofortunella)

  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Tropical Bonsai – Thrive Indoors & Out

Tropical bonsai are perfect for indoor cultivation, thriving in warm, humid conditions. They often develop unique leaf structures and aerial roots, making them highly adaptable.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Ficus Retusa (Ficus microcarpa)

  • Jade Bonsai (Crassula ovata)

  • Brazilian Rain Tree (Pithecellobium tortum)

Yamadori Bonsai – Nature’s Timeless Beauty

Yamadori bonsai are collected from the wild, embodying rugged beauty and natural aging. These trees require patient styling to preserve their raw, untouched character.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)

  • Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)

  • Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum)

Bonsai Tree Categories

Conifers – The Timeless Evergreen Bonsai

Needle-like foliage, rough bark, and stunning aged aesthetics.

Conifer bonsai trees are known for their needle-like leaves, evergreen foliage, and impressive longevity. These species develop beautiful aged features such as rough bark and exposed deadwood, making them ideal for traditional bonsai aesthetics.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii)

  • Shimpaku Juniper (Juniperus chinensis var. shimpaku)

  • Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)

Deciduous Bonsai – Nature’s Seasonal Masterpiece

Deciduous bonsai offer stunning seasonal changes, with vibrant autumn foliage and detailed ramification. These trees require precise pruning to maintain their fine branching and elegant structure.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

  • Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Flowering Bonsai – A Touch of Elegance & Color

Flowering bonsai bring beauty and charm to any collection with their seasonal blossoms. Proper care, pruning, and fertilization ensure vibrant, long-lasting flowers.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron indicum)

  • Japanese Cherry Blossom (Prunus serrulata)

  • Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.)

Fruiting Bonsai – Beauty & Miniature Harvests

Fruiting bonsai combine visual appeal with the charm of edible mini fruits. With proper fertilization and pruning, these trees can flourish year-round.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Dwarf Apple (Malus spp.)

  • Calamondin Orange (Citrus × citrofortunella)

  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Tropical Bonsai – Thrive Indoors & Out

Tropical bonsai are perfect for indoor cultivation, thriving in warm, humid conditions. They often develop unique leaf structures and aerial roots, making them highly adaptable.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Ficus Retusa (Ficus microcarpa)

  • Jade Bonsai (Crassula ovata)

  • Brazilian Rain Tree (Pithecellobium tortum)

Yamadori Bonsai – Nature’s Timeless Beauty

Yamadori bonsai are collected from the wild, embodying rugged beauty and natural aging. These trees require patient styling to preserve their raw, untouched character.

Key Bonsai Species

  • Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)

  • Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)

  • Mountain Maple (Acer spicatum)

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