The Money Bonsai Tree, scientific name Pachira aquatica, is one of the easiest plants to grow. What makes this tree great for beginners is its durability, hardiness, and tolerance to low light and drought. It is cultivated for its edible nuts that taste like peanuts, and for its beautiful showy flowers. Additional Information Family: Bombacaceae…
The Neea Bonsai Tree, scientific name Neea buxifolia, is a stiff, twiggy shrub with bright pink flowers which are followed by small fruits. It has smooth gray bark and very dense foliage. This tropical tree is problem-free and is perfect for indoors. When growing indoors, don’t forget to provide it with a lot of sunlight….
The Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai Tree, scientific name Nandina domestica, is grown for its beautiful pink foliage that turns green. It also produces large star-shaped white flowers that are followed by clusters of red berries. This drought-tolerant evergreen is very easy to grow and maintain. Great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Berberidaceae Scientific name: Nandina domestica…
The Orange Jasmine Bonsai Tree, scientific name Murraya paniculata, produces beautiful white flowers that release a wonderful sweet smell attracting bees and birds. Easy to grow and maintain. Great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Rutaceae Scientific Name: Murraya paniculata syn. Murraya exotica, Chalcas paniculata, Chalcas exotica. Common Names: Orange Jessamine, Orange Jasmine, Chinese Box, Mock…
The Dawn Redwood Bonsai Tree, scientific name Metasequoia glyptostroboides, is a very cold hardy tree that can tolerate freezing temperatures down to -20F. Thought to be extinct, but re-discovered in the 1940s. Dawn Redwood is often confused with bald cypress. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers, meaning it sheds its leaves annually….
The Turk’s Cap Bonsai Tree, scientific name Malvaviscus arboreus, produces very beautiful red flowers that attract a lot of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers are similar to Hibiscus however they never fully open. Great for indoors. Additional Information Family: Malvaceae Scientific name: Malvaviscus arboreus var. mexicanus var. drummondii Common Names: Turk’s Cap, Dwarf Hibiscus,…
The Barbados Cherry Bonsai, scientific name Malpighia Pendiculata, is a delightful tropical ornamental plant that produces beautiful pink flowers that grow in clusters. Flowers are followed by red edible berries. It is great for bonsai because of its small leaves that vary in shape from oval to holly, rough bark, and a root system that…
The Chinese Fringe Flower Bonsai Tree, scientific name Loropetalum chinensis, is native to Japan and southeastern Asia including southern China. It produces beautiful showy bright pink flowers. Easy to grow, cold hardy tree that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Additional Information Family: Hamamelidaceae Scientific name: Loropetalum chinensis Common Names: Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum, Chinese…