Bonsai plants are very popular miniature saplings that are cultivated to capture the beauty of a large replica tree. The tree is planted in a small ceramic container, pruned and potted to keep the tree from growing to full size. Like other potted plants, there are some bonsai trees that are more popular than others. There are literally thousands of plants and specimens that could be considered for a bonsai plant, however there are a select few that are easy to maintain and grow. The following is a list of five bonsai plants that range from most popular to least popular, and a short description of each amazing specimen.
JUNIPER BONSAI TREE
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| A Juniper Bonsai Tree |
The Juniper bonsai tree is by far the most popular genre of bonsai tree used, due to the ease of growth and keeping alive. The branches of a Juniper have flexible branches, which makes it easy to shape and prune for both beginners and bonsai enthusiasts alike. Junipers are found all over the United States, which makes it easily obtainable and ready to prune.
CHINESE ELM BONSAI TREE
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| A Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree |
The Chinese elm bonsai is another popular selling tree because of the beautiful leaves and the unique twisted tree trunk. This beautiful bonsai is strong, durable and forgiving if you are a new to bonsai, and forget to water or prune regularly. The Chinese elm adapts to either indoor or outdoor climates, which makes it an extraordinarily favorite choice for bonsai.
FICUS BONSAI TREE
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| A Ficus Bonsai Tree |
The third most popular bonsai is a beautiful specimen with wide leaves that is great for pruning. The ficus bonsai tree has a thick trunk and wide roots that adapts well in many environments. The hardy wood should be kept indoors, which makes the bonsai popular for individuals who live in the city and do not have room to grow trees outdoors.
JAPANESE MAPLE BONSAI TREE
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| A Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree |
The Japanese maple bonsai tree is best known for its unique leaf shape, and remarkable seasonal changes. The maple trees have a deciduous behavior, which means they lose their leaves in the winter and bloom again in the spring. The tree would be more popular, if it kept its leaves on year around.
CYPRESS BONSAI TREES
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| A Cypress Bonsai Tree |
The cypress bonsai trees are popular, and can be found in the genus of pine and palm trees. The bonsai trees have deep green foliage, with a variety of branches that makes it the perfect bonsai for trimming and maintenance. Many like the cypress bonsai tree because of the unique beauty and exotic appearance.
SATSUKI AZALEAS BONSAI TREE
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| A Satsuki Azaleas Bonsai Tree |
The Satsuki Azaleas bonsai tree is a popular bonsai due to the beautiful flowers that bloom tight small flowers that are perfect for miniature plants. The plant blooms at least two times a year, which makes it popular during those times. The marvelous bonsai tree can come in a variety of colors, and is considered to be a very feminine bonsai tree.
This bonsai list is made from a list of favorites bought in garden nurseries throughout North America. There are many other exotic and beautiful trees that can be planted as a bonsai, and have yet to be seen. No matter which magnificent bonsai plant that you chose, you are sure to have a wonderful conversational piece!
Indoor Bonsai Plants
The bonsai plants are becoming increasingly popular throughout North America, and with the rise of the intense drought outside it’s wonderful to be able to have beautiful saplings inside the house as well. There are many bonsai plants that are adaptable indoors and outdoors, but this article will specifically focus on the indoor bonsai plants.
HAWAIIAN UMBRELLA BONSAI TREE
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| A Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree |
The Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai tree is recommended for an indoor bonsai enthusiast that doesn’t have time or wish to put much attention upon the bonsai. This exotic tree is versatile and can be kept in either low or high lighting, but does best indoors and above fifty degrees Fahrenheit. The lovely tree has magnificent evergreen leaves that make for the perfect gift.
ORIENTAL FICUS COILED BONSAI TREE
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| A Oriental Ficus Coiled Bonsai Tree |
This unique fig tree is another great indoor selection for a bonsai tree. It has a coiled trunk that holds good branching characteristics and beautiful shiny leaves. An oriental ficus coiled bonsai tree does best in direct sunlight, but kept indoors year around for the best foliage opportunity.
FLOWERING JAPANESE MOCK ORANGE BONSAI TREE
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| A Flowering Japanese Mock Orange Bonsai Tree |
The Japanese flowering mock orange bonsai tree is a beautiful sapling that blooms stunning flowers. At its full maturity the tree will bloom a leathery fruit called a capsule. This tree does best in an isolated indoor climate, with a humidity drip tray. Putting aside its beauty, this bonsai tree also produces an amazing fragrance that is similar to orange blossom.
BABY JADE BONSAI TREE
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| A Baby Jade Bonsai Tree |
Sometimes known as an elephant bush, the baby jade bonsai tree is a glorious bonsai that is native to South America. The pale green foliage is round and about a quarter of the size of a normal size jade tree. The ample trunk, branches and leaves are known for storing water, which is great as an indoor plant so that it doesn’t dry out too quickly.
BRAIDED MONEY BONSAI TREE
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| A Braided Money Bonsai Tree |
The braided money bonsai tree is also known as the good luck tree, and is a great addition for your home décor. The tree is known to bring good fortune and many keep it by their door to bring luck as they enter and leave their residence. Each braided trunk has five unusual light green leaves that sprout out, for a unique ‘Feng Shui’. This age old luck charm is best kept indoors, and with medium sunlight exposure.
FLOWERING WHITE JASMINE BONSAI VINE
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| A Flowering White Jasmine Bonsai Vine |
If you are looking for a bonsai tree that blooms flowers year around, the flowering white jasmine is the perfect bonsai for you. If kept indoors in a warm climate, the tree will bloom almost continuously with white fragrant flowers that fade to pink as they age. The jasmine is a bushy vine that is trained to appear as a tree.
There are numerous bonsai plants that can be kept indoors, and the list is almost impossible to keep as new species are added by bonsai enthusiasts all of the time. The exceptional bonsai trees that are listed here are well known favorites that should be kept indoors for optimal foliage growth.
