Caring for a Bonsai tree is not nearly as difficult as it might seem. However, as Bonsai trees are planted in small pots there are a few basic guidelines for placement, watering, and repotting your trees.

Bonsai tree care Keeping a Bonsai tree alive is not a difficult task, but there are a few things you should be aware of. Bonsai trees are planted in small pots with minimal space for water and nutrient reserves. That means you need to water and fertilize your tree regularly.

Bonsai tree care Though Bonsai trees are more delicate than the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of their tree properly. Pay particular attention to where you place it and how to water it properly. In this section... Read more

Caring for an indoor Bonsai is different from that of normal potted house plants. The main reason is that Bonsai trees are planted in small pots and therefore have limited storage for nutrients and water. More importantly, tropical trees are accustomed to receiving a lot of light and high humidity, climates that are challenging to replicate ...

Determining what the optimal spot is to place your Bonsai trees can be hard, as several factors (local climate, time of year, etc.) should be taken into consideration. But the decisive factor is the tree species, and in particular; is your Bonsai an indoor or an outdoor tree?

The most important part of taking care of your Bonsai trees is watering. How often a tree needs to be watered depends on several factors such as; species of the tree, size of the tree, size of the pot, time of year, soil-mixture, and climate.

As a bonsai, it requires careful attention to watering, sunlight, and pruning but is otherwise a resilient species that can adapt to various environments. Photo credit to SuBonsai. If you need help identifying your tree, take a look at our Bonsai tree identification guide.

Persimmon bonsai (Diospyros, Kaki) are stunning ornamental trees, prized for their elegant appearance and beautiful orange fruits. In Japanese culture, the persimmon tree (or "kaki") holds a special place as a symbol of perseverance and good fortune.

The Gardenia (Cape Jasmine, or Jasmin Bonsai) is native to tropical regions of Asia and South Africa and in many countries with a temperate climate it is a popular house plant. It can't endure frost. The leaves are dark green, pointed and glossy.

In this section, we'll take a closer look into tree-species that are used for growing Bonsai, and Bonsai tree types. Each tree species has specific requirements for its cultivation, training, and care, so Bonsai tree identification is crucial to take proper care of your tree.