Tropical trees are used as bonsais in either:
- Tropical climates, where they are originally located or have similar conditions
- Other climates where they are considered “indoor bonsais” because they wouldn’t survive the winter
Now that you know that you can have a tropical bonsai anywhere in the world, what are the top tropical bonsais?
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Azalea Bonsai
Azalea bonsais, are perfect for beginners. They need bright and filtered sunlight in damp moisture.
- Hibiscus bonsais should be grown in a warm, sunny locations. Hibiscus require very bright light to bloom well indoors.
- Black Olives, have dark green leaves. They are also easy to prune and need bright, filtered light like the azalea.
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Boxwood Bonsai
Boxwood bonsais have small waxy leaves. The pruning is easy as well, but you should take care about the roots, too. They require regular cuttings, like the rest of the tree.
- China Doll bonais should not be placed in direct sunlight. The China Doll has fragile and delicate leaves.
- Fuschia Aince bonsais are often grown outdoors. They requires cool temperature as well as bright light indoors.
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Bougainvillea Bonsai
Bougainvillea bonsais are often styled in a cascade style and are easy to prune. Beware of the thorns, though.
- Oleanders are a flowering shrub like the hibiscus, but their leaves are poisenous!
- Poinsetia bonsais have colorful bracts. They are easy to prune and need damp moisture and bright light.
- Pomegrenate bonsais are a shrub with pointed oval leaves and red flowers.
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