How to Care for Bonsai: Olive (Olea europaea)
Karen This evergreen tree or shrub is native to the Asia,, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It is known in literature from Homer’s time, is important in Greek mythology, and is one…
How to Care for Bonsai: Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora)
This evergreen tree is a relative of guava and true myrtle and a native of Brazil where it is grown for its fruit and sometimes known as Brazilian grape tree.…
How to Care for Bonsa: Miniature Holly (Malpighia coccigera)
A native of the West Indies, this is an evergreen shrub that is also called Singapore holly. It has small shiny-green leaves that have spiny-toothed edges and resemble those of…
How to Care for Bonsai: Boxwood Fig (Ficus buxifolia)
This native of central and west Africa is a medium-sized evergreen plant that is especially good for bonsai. The thick, dark green leaves are small and triangular. They resemble those…
How to Care for Bonsai: Fuchsia
The unique flowers of fuchsias are eye-catching for both their color and distinct teardrop-shape. Most species of Fuchsia are deciduous shrubs or small trees and come from the subtropical areas…
How to Care for Bonsai: Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)
This native of India and Malaysia is a tall evergreen tree with drooping branches and light to deep green leaves with wavy edges. The short trunk has smooth, silvery-grey bark…
How to Care for Bonsai: Fig Tree (Ficus carica)
A relative of the popular rubber plant, this native of the Middle East and Mediterranean regions is significantly different because it loses its leaves in winter. Fig trees have been…
How to Care for Bonsai: Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus)
This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to the Mediterranean where it is cultivated as an ornamental and for its resin. The resin, called mastic, is harvested primarily from…
How to Care for Bonsai: Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata)
This tropical evergreen tree or large shrub is native to southern China, India, and Indonesia. It is neither a citrus nor jasmine but is closely related to the former and…
How to Care for Bonsai: Yellow Sage (Lantana camara)
A native of Central and South American this evergreen plant has spread to many areas of the world becoming invasive in some. It makes a very attractive bonsai, however, especially…