🌳 Bonsai Care & Growing Guide

Did you know bonsai trees can live for hundreds of years? With the right care, proper watering, pruning, and sunlight, your bonsai can thrive for generations. Explore expert tips to keep your miniature tree healthy and beautiful!

ARALIA [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

Aralia are native to India and Polynesia. They are slow growing, but with proper care can grow to be over 6 feet tall! In bonsai its said to represent peace, harmony, and balance. This variety can pose its own challenges, but is still considered beginner friendly

WATERING

Keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Likes high humidity.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates some shade.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for pets – Can cause mild irritation if ingested.

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ACACIA [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A fast-growing tree with small, delicate leaves and occasional yellow flowers.

WATERING

Let the top layer of soil dry out between waterings. Avoid overwatering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun to partial shade. Needs bright light to thrive.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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BAHAMA BERRY [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A fragrant bonsai with tiny, edible berries and delicate white flowers.

WATERING

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, direct sunlight.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Barbados Cherry [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

Produces small, red, vitamin C-rich cherries and thrives in warm climates.

WATERING

Keep soil slightly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun to partial shade.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Blue Bell [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A stunning bonsai with small blue flowers that bloom in warm seasons.

WATERING

Needs moderate watering; allow soil to slightly dry between watering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light with some sun exposure.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Ginseng Ficus [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A popular bonsai with thick roots and small, glossy leaves.

WATERING

Let the topsoil dry before watering; avoid overwatering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Thrives in bright, indirect light.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Bougainvillea [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A vibrant flowering bonsai with colorful bracts and vining growth.

WATERING

Allow soil to dry slightly between watering. Prefers well-draining soil.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Needs full sun for best flowering.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Brazilian Rainforest [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A lush, tropical bonsai with small leaves and a fast growth rate.

WATERING

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Chinese Elm [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A hardy and adaptable bonsai with small, serrated leaves.

WATERING

Water when the topsoil starts to dry out; avoid overwatering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates some shade.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Chinese Privet [☠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A dense, shrubby bonsai with small white flowers and oval leaves.

WATERING

Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light or partial sun.

PETS

☠️ Poisonous (Deadly) for Pets

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Crepe Myrtle [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A flowering bonsai known for its pink or purple blooms.

WATERING

Allow soil to dry slightly between watering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun is ideal for best flowering.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Ficus [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A common bonsai with strong roots and lush foliage.

WATERING

Let the soil dry slightly between watering. Avoid excessive moisture.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Fukien Tea [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A small-leafed bonsai with white flowers and red berries.

WATERING

Keep soil slightly moist at all times.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Needs bright, indirect light to full sun.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Eugenia [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A versatile bonsai with small leaves and dense foliage.

WATERING

Allow topsoil to dry slightly before watering again.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Jaboticaba [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A fruiting bonsai that produces edible purple berries.

WATERING

Needs frequent watering to maintain consistent moisture.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun to partial shade.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Juniper [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A classic outdoor bonsai with needle-like foliage.

WATERING

Allow soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid overwatering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Requires full sun.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Lavender Star [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A beautiful bonsai with star-shaped purple flowers.

WATERING

Keep soil slightly moist but not waterlogged.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Mediterranean Olive [🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A slow-growing bonsai with small, silvery-green leaves.

WATERING

Let soil dry out between watering. Avoid excessive moisture.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Needs full sun.

PETS

🐾 Pet Friendly

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Mini Jade [⚠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A drought-tolerant succulent bonsai.

WATERING

Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between watering.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers bright, indirect light.

PETS

⚠️ Toxic for Pets

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Natal Plum [☠️🐾]

GENERAL INFO

A spiky bonsai with small white flowers and red berries.

WATERING

Keep soil moderately moist.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Prefers full sun.

PETS

☠️ Poisonous (Deadly) for Pets

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