Watering Your Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai should be watered thoroughly every two or three days. Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. Fertilizing & General Care Fertilizing the Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai is desirable — especially in the spring. General care is also important for maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape. Insects & Diseases Insects and diseases can attack your Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment. back to top

Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Our Golden Gate Ficus comes directly from Northern China. Because they're tropical plants, they thrive in sunny areas. For best results, place your indoor bonsai near windows facing southeast or west. If you don't have a place where your tree can get proper sunlight, using a grow light for 10 to 12 hours daily is highly recommended. In warm weather, all indoor trees grow best outside. Never allow your indoor bonsai to freeze.

Watering Your Golden Gate Ficus should be watered thoroughly every two or three days. Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but shouldn't be considered watering. Fertilizing & General Care Fertilizing your Golden Gate Ficus is desirable — especially in springtime. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically. Insects & Diseases Insects and diseases can attack your Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment. back to top

Dwarf Jade Bonsai The word bonsai means "little trees in pots." The small leaf and compact foliage make the dwarf jade one of the most desirable indoor bonsai. The jade does well in both high and low light environments making it well suited for the bonsai beginner. If possible, this indoor bonsai should be in a sunny window facing SE or SW. In warm weather, you can place bonsai outside, but never allow your indoor bonsai to freeze.

Watering The Dwarf Jade Bonsai doesn't tolerate over watering; thoroughly water your Dwarf Jade Bonsai once to twice weekly. Water your bonsai using a watering can with a fine spray end. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. Fertilizing & General Care During the spring, fertilizing your Dwarf Jade Bonsai is highly desirable. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically. Insects & Diseases Insects and diseases can attack your Dwarf Jade Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have products available for treatment. back to top