What do you think about when you hear about Japanese culture? Do not you imagine big and wonderful zoos? If you could just have a piece of these intriguing Japanese gardens home, you’d enjoy exhilarating exoticism and foreign elegance in your own home. Of course that is possible! With different bonsai species you bring nature into your home. Bonsai art is not just for the pros. With our care instructions, you will get to know these small mystical plants and successfully keep a bonsai healthy.
Where do the bonsai species come from?
BONSAI is the ancient art of designing and growing miniaturized trees. Usually, bonsai are designed to pass into forms that occur naturally. The bonsai species vary from a quiet to a cascade-like growth. A common misconception is that the plants that make bonsai are already genetically smaller. Yes, that’s not true! Bonsai trees are grown on normal plants like all others, but specifically “trained” with techniques to keep them small. The bonsai brings comfort, warmth and elegance to your home. But there are important things you need to keep in mind to keep bonsai art in your home longer.
Give your bonsai care and attention

Bonsai trees are plants like all others, but since they have little earth, you have to consider a few things. First, find out about the specific bonsai species to meet their special care needs. The most important aspects you need to consider are irrigation, fertilization and choosing the right location. The earth never has to be completely dried out, it should always feel at least a little damp. The bonsai flowerpot should be about 2/3 to 3/4 wide and 1/2 deep. For the location you have to know the bonsai species again. All bonsai trees need light and fresh air. Pay attention to the changing needs of their tree depending on the season. In the summer is the growth period and in winter – rest period.
Species Guide: Every tree species has special needs

Do you know that you can make a bonsai tree from any tree? The secret is regular cutting as the trunk grows wide, a pretty crown is formed and the tree stays small. The bonsai species plays a major role in the care and can also affect the health of the tree. We have prepared a guide for you, in which we take a closer look at the bonsai species that are often designed. Let yourself be inspired!
The Chinese elm symbolizes strength
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) comes from Southeast Asia and is mainly distributed in China. This bonsai easily gets very small leaves, making it ideal for bonsai purposes. The elm symbolizes strength and can bring magic and magic in your home, as this plant is a residence for elves in fairy tales. The Chinese elm is the most popular elm species as bonsai, although other elms are also well suited. It can stand outside in mild climate during the winter. A cold hibernation at 0 – 10 ° C is ideal for the plant.
Ficus Bonsai attracts everyone’s attention
The Ficus Bonsai tree flatters the eye with shiny, deep green leaves. He is pleasing and uncomplicated in the care. This bonsai species is very suitable for a houseplant. The brighter the location for the Ficus tree, the more numerous its leaves. Therefore, the bonsai spends the warm season outdoors, provided the temperatures do not have to be below 15 ° Celsius.
Zelkowe brings Japanese culture to your home
If you want to have a piece of the unique Japanese garden, take the Japanese Zelkowe. This plant belongs to the elm family. It simply has sawn leaves, unlike the Chinese elm. The Japanese Zelkowe is an outdoor bonsai’s. It is also available as indoor, but give the plant more attention and protection during the winter. This species needs a lot of light, but not full sun.
Azalea for more color and mood in your apartment
If you want to bring more vibrant colors and mood to your home, Azalea is just for you. The azalea is especially popular for its spectacular flowers, which open in May – June and can have many different colors, shapes, sizes and patterns.




