Chinese Elm/ Ulmus Parviflora
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Native of China, Korea and Japan this is one of the easiest to care of, and most popular of the indoor bonsai. It has tiny leaves and a compact growth, perfect for bonsai cultivation. If kept indoors the tree is evergreen. This variety is probably the most 'tree like' of the sub- tropical varieties and is very easy to shape and train into all bonsai styles. Suitable for bright areas indoors, cool conservatories, sheltered gardens, patios and balconies. See our 'indoor Bonsai Care' page for further details.
Banyan Fig/ Ficus Retusa
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This variety of evergreen fig is probably the easiest and most versatile tree to grow as an indoor bonsai. They are native to the jungles of south east Asia, and are classed as tropical. Thick, chunky trunks and aerial roots are a great feature, making them the most exotic of all bonsai. They need a constant temperature of around 15 to 20 0c, so very suitable for offices, warm apartment and conservatories.See our 'indoor Bonsai Care' section for further details.
Chinese Privet/Ligustrum.
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The Chinese Privet is an excellent subject for indoor/outdoor bonsai cultivation.It is evergreen with small light green leaves and easily twisted trunk. This hardy, evergreen tree has the ability to look much older than it's true age and it develops a thick, mature trunk, very rapidly. Very easy to train into traditional bonsai shapes. It does need lots of water, so a good subject for those who tend to over water their plants. Suitable for shady, cool area indoors. See our 'indoor Bonsai Care' section for further details.
Fukien Tea/ Carmona Microphylla
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This evergreen sub- tropical tree, with it's tiny glossy leaves and compact growth is one of the most 'tree-like species suitable for indoor bonsai. Tiny white flowers develop in spring and early summer, with sometimes berries, which ripen from green to red in Autumn. This is one of the more challenging of the indoor bonsai to care for as it need a consistent warm location, in the range of 15-24 0C throughout the year. Perfect for offices and warm apartments. See our 'indoor Bonsai Care' page, for further details.