American Swamp Cypress
By / 22 December, 2021Taxodium distichum Bald American Swamp Cypress..
Bonsai Species
Bonsai Species to be used and how to care for your trees.
Azalea
By / 22 December, 2021Azaleas thrive in a sunny spot, but during the hottest time of the day in summer it is better to provide some shade...
Baobab
By / 22 December, 2021Baobabs like direct sunlight for as long as possible during the active growing period...
Black Monkey Thorn Swart Apiesdoring
By / 22 December, 2021This is a fast-growing, large tree with luxuriant, light green foliage. It is ideal for Bonsai. The Black Monkey Thorn may be adapted to stay indoors in a well-lit and airy room...
Bougainvillea
By / 22 December, 2021The bougainvillea needs full sun and high temperatures for producing flowers and for that reason it should be placed outside in a sunny place during the growing season...
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Buddleja Saligna (White Olive)
By / 22 December, 2021Buddleja Saligna (White Olive) The bark is fissured and flakey with branches at 4 angles. It is more grey than brown. The old trunks are fluted appearing muscular due to their vertical sap flow. The stems can also be twisted with damage caused ..
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Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
By / 22 December, 2021Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) The Chinese elm thrives in either full sun and/or partial shade. In temperate climates, it can be left outdoors even during the winter months. The Chinese Elm can not endure prolonged drought or constant moisture...
Cotoneaster
By / 22 December, 2021Cotoneaster Depending on the exact species, most of them prefer a place in full sun during the growing season, but they should be placed in semi-shade on the hottest summer days. Although Cotoneasters are frost-hardy when they are planted into the..
Ficus Natalensis – Natal Fig
By / 22 December, 2021Ficus Natalensis – Natal Fig – umThombe (Wild Fig) that can be used for Bonsai..
Japanese Maples
By / 22 December, 2021Japanese Maple Bonsai do really well in sunny and airy locations, but when temperatures rise to 30 °C or above, it should be placed somewhere with indirect sunlight to prevent damaging the leaves. The Japanese Maple is frost-hardy, even when trained ..
Juniper Procumbens Nana
By / 22 December, 2021Place the tree outside, year-round, in a bright location with lots of sunlight. The Juniper cannot live indoors. During the winter protect the tree once temperatures drop below 15 °F (-10 °C). Some species change their foliage color during frosty per..
