Ficus retusa is the quintessential indoor evergreen bonsai. Fausto Baccino October 03, 2026 Add Comment Ficus retusa is the quintessential indoor evergreen bonsai. Native to tropical Asian forests, it's ideal for all enthusiasts because i... Read More
Strengths and weaknesses of the main bonsai species Fausto Baccino September 27, 2026 Add Comment Choosing the right bonsai is often a battle between "What looks cool?" and "What can I actually keep alive?" Most spec... Read More
How to Protect a Wisteria (Glicine) Bonsai from Excessive Cold or Heat Fausto Baccino September 24, 2026 Add Comment Wisteria ( Wisteria floribunda , Wisteria sinensis , and related species) is a hardy deciduous vine that can become a magnificent bonsai. ... Read More
The Chaenomeles (Japanese Quince) is an excellent bonsai and is highly appreciated for its spectacular early flowers, rough bark, and small fruits. Fausto Baccino September 20, 2026 Add Comment Chaenomeles, commonly called Japanese quince or flowering quince, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family and native to Chin... Read More
Balcony, Patio, or Garden: Which Is the Best Place for a Wisteria (Glicine) Bonsai? Fausto Baccino September 17, 2026 Add Comment Wisteria ( Wisteria floribunda , Wisteria sinensis , and related species) is one of the most spectacular flowering bonsai trees. Its casca... Read More
The Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura tree) is an excellent species for bonsai due to its rapid growth, heart-shaped leaves, and spectacular autumn color. Fausto Baccino September 13, 2026 Add Comment Cercidiphyllum, also known as Katsura or “caramel tree”, is a deciduous flowering variety prized for its aesthetic beauty and hardiness. I... Read More
Wisteria Bonsai: Indoor or Outdoor? Fausto Baccino September 10, 2026 Add Comment For Glicine (Wisteria) bonsai , the answer is clear: Wisteria is an outdoor bonsai Like Ginkgo biloba , wisteria is a deciduous, temp... Read More