How many types of bonsai trees are there?

64 Popular Types of Bonsai Trees You Can Grow.

Which bonsai is most beautiful?

9 Most Beautiful Bonsai Trees

1) 800-Year-Old Bonsai Tree at Shunkaen.
2) Chinese Elm Bonsai.
3) Blue Japanese Wisteria Bonsai.
4) Goshin by John Y. Naka.
5) Pinus Silvestris.
6) Rocky Mountain Juniper by Walter Pall.
7) Acer Palmatum, Japanese Maple by Walter Pall.
8) Brazilian Rain Tree by Budi Sulistyo.

How do I know if my bonsai is indoor or outdoor?

What is the difference between indoor and outdoor bonsai? Plants that are naturally tropical or subtropical are indoor bonsai. They can be treated almost the same year around. Outdoor bonsai are hardy plants that need a winter rest period at a specific temperature each year in order to survive.

Where is the best place to keep a bonsai tree?

In most houses the only place where a Bonsai will do well is right at a South facing window, as lots of light is crucial for the health of your tree. When placed even just a few feet away from a window the light intensity will drop significantly, slowing down growth and ultimately killing your Bonsai.

What is the best beginner bonsai tree?

Here are some great choices, most very suitable for beginners: Green Mound Juniper Juniper – one of the most typical, the evergreen juniper is a good beginning tree and can be formed into almost any bonsai shape except upright formal and broom.

What kind of bonsai tree do I have?

Typical Trees. Typical trees used in bonsai include those with needled leaves such as pine trees (matsu), with broader leaves such as maple trees ( momiji ), with flowers such as cherry trees (sakura), and with fruits such as quince trees (karin). Some art pieces also use grass as the subject.

What kind of tree is a bonsai?

A bonsai tree is not a specific type of tree but any tree that is grown in miniature to resemble an aged tree. The more mature a bonsai tree, the more value it gains. Literally hundreds of types of trees can be grown and trained to be bonsai. Bonsai (bone-sigh) is Japanese for tree in a pot.

Do bonsai trees need a lot of sunlight?

Place your indoor bonsai tree in an area that receives at least four hours of direct sunlight each day. Bonsai trees are sun loving plants that require ample amounts of sun. While outdoor bonsai trees need at least six to eight hours of sun each day, indoor bonsais adapt to the limited sunlight.