Watering Bonsai Trees: The Right Way to Water!

New bonsai tree keepers often just read the label on their bonsai tree pot and water their tree every day in the evening. Sadly, this is not good advice!

You should water your bonsai tree only as often and as much as your unique tree needs.

In this article, we explain how and when to water your bonsai tree.

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Fertilizer for Bonsai Trees (A Simple Guide)

Fertilizing regularly during your bonsai tree’s growing season is crucial to its strength and survival.

So how do you choose the best bonsai tree fertilizer? And how do you fertilize your bonsai tree properly?

Find out everything you need to know about bonsai fertilizer to ensure you have a healthy, thriving bonsai tree that grows well and lives a long life.

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Types of Bonsai Trees (22 Popular Bonsai Species)

Ficus type of bonsai tree

There are thousands of different types of bonsai trees, but some tree species are better suited to growing as bonsai than others.

In this article, we look at 22 popular types of bonsai tree and discover the best bonsai for beginners.

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Indoor Bonsai Trees (Everything you need to know!) 

We’re used to tree being outdoor plants and you’ll often see bonsai trees kept outdoors. But you can keep bonsai trees indoors too!

Find out which are the best bonsai species to keep indoors and how to care for indoor bonsai trees.

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Growing Moss On Bonsai Trees (4 Step Guide)

Adding moss to the base of your bonsai tree is a great way to improve its looks as well as improve its health.

However, it can be challenging to know where to start if you’ve never cultivated bonsai moss before.

We explain the process in 4 easy steps.

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Are Bonsai Trees Toxic? (Are They Safe For Pets?)

If you’ve got pets or young children, you may be wondering whether bonsai trees are safe to bring into your space.

Unfortunately, the answer to this is a little complicated. If you have pets or young children, read this article before getting a bonsai tree.

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Where Do Bonsai Trees Come From? (It’s Not Japan!)

Penjing landscape - the origin of bonsai

Bonsai trees certainly have an air of ancient mysticism about them. Considering how long the art of bonsai has been practiced, this magical feeling isn’t surprising.

Today, we’re going to trace bonsai back to its roots and appreciate the journey these miniature trees have been on.

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How Long Does It Take To Grow A Bonsai Tree?

Bonsai sapling on green background

Bonsai trees are famous for two things: their miniature size and their long lifespans. But how long does it take for a bonsai tree to grow?

Today, we’re going to answer this question and explain all the factors that influence the growth rate of these fascinating plants.

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Is Bonsai Cruel? (What Are The Ethical Concerns?)

A twisted bonsai tree on a gold background

Bonsai growing involves purposefully stunting, pruning, and manipulating the growth of a plant.

Is that ethical? Or is bonsai cruel?

We explore the main ethical questions aimed at the bonsai community and explain why bonsai is not cruel.

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