The Mistletoe Fig Bonsai Tree, scientific name Ficus deltoidea, is a slow-growing shrub native to the tropical climates of India, Asia, and Africa. It produces small orange and red fruits that look just like mistletoe, hence one of the common names Mistletoe Fig. This tropical bonsai is great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Moraceae Scientific…
The Common Fig Bonsai Tree, scientific name Ficus carica, is a deciduous shrub that produces delicious edible fruits called ‘figs’. Some of the most popular cultivars in the United States are ‘Brown Turkey’, ‘Ischia’, ‘Magnolia’, and ‘Celeste’. Figs have been cultivated by humans for over 5000 years. This tree should be grown outdoors. Additional Information…
The Red Monadenium Bonsai Tree, scientific name Monadenium rubellum, is a succulent tree with interesting multiple flesh bulbous trunks and drooping thin stems with green and red stripes. It produces attractive red-pink flowers during spring and summer. It can tolerate drought and can be grown indoors. Additional Information Family: Euphorbiaceae Scientific name: Euphorbia neomontana, Euphorbia…
The Crown Of Thorns Bonsai Tree, scientific name Euphorbia milii, is a tropical shrub with very showy red, pink, or white flowers. It has leathery bright green leaves supported by vicious thorny stems, hence the common name Crown Of Thorns. This tropical plant is great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Euphorbiaceae Scientific name: Euphorbia milii…
The Burning Bush Bonsai Tree, scientific name Euonymus alatus, is native to northeastern Asia. It is a deciduous shrub with extremely showy foliage that turns from green-dark to bright purplish red in the fall. It has interesting prominently corky stems with a hint of green in the non-corky areas. Additional Information Family: Celastraceae Scientific name:…
The Madagascar Dragon Bonsai Tree, scientific name Dracena marginata, is native to Madagascar. This is a durable and easy-to-care plant, that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. Grown for its reddish foliage, it makes an attractive indoor plant. Additional Information Family: Ruscaceae Scientific name: Dracena marginata Common Names: Madagascar Dragon, Red Edged Dracaena, Colorama…
The Sickle Bush Bonsai Tree, scientific name Dichrostachys cinerea, is native mostly to Africa and parts of Southeast Asia. It produces attractive fragrant flowers all year round. Pink and yellow blooms resemble precious earrings hanging from a tree, hence one of the common names Princess Earrings. It bears edible fruits and seeds. It is a…
The Sago Palm Bonsai Tree, scientific name Cycas revoluta, is native to Japan. It belongs to a group called cycads. It is a slow-growing plant that can handle a wide temperature range from 15 to 120F. It is very easy to maintain and will tolerate neglect. Great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Cycadaceae Scientific name:…