Indoor bonsai trees can be a beautiful and rewarding addition to your home. They bring a sense of tranquility and nature indoors, and with the right care, they can thrive for many years.
Water: The most important rule is, never water on a routine. Ignore the label attached to your Bonsai tree which states you need to water every x amount of days. The best practice is to monitor your tree and its soil, and only water when it’s needed.
Light: The main problem with keeping a tropical Bonsai tree indoors is that the intensity of light is much lower than outdoors. Trees won’t die immediately if they don’t get enough light, but growth will decrease and weaken the plant over time. That’s why placing your Bonsai in a bright location, preferably directly in front of a window facing the south is highly recommended when growing Bonsai indoors.
Even when you have a south-facing window, the light intensity may still be too low. You can supplement this deficit of light with artificial lighting to help your tree. For example, you can use fluorescent lighting with radiating growth-friendly spectra, or light-emitting diode lighting for about 10 hours a day.
Basic Care: Bonsai are usually kept in small bonsai pots, due to this, they require regular watering. They are kept in small pots mainly for an aesthetic look. In warm weather, they will need to be watered much more than in cold conditions. Water when the top of the soil starts to feel dry to the touch.
By following these care guidelines, you can enjoy a thriving indoor bonsai that adds beauty and peace to your home. Bonsai care can be a bit of a learning curve, but it’s also a very fulfilling hobby.
The external condition of the plant may vary from the image shown on this page. You can expect that there will be some slight variations in the actual product because you are choosing a one-of-a-kind piece from mother nature.
