Crassula ovata/ Jade or Money Tree Bonsai
Crassula ovata/Jade or Money Tree bonsai are a very popular indoor bonsai that are easy to keep.
Possible Indoor Trees
It is always better to keep bonsai outside. However, there are a small number of species that can tolerate the difficult growing conditions of a modern house.
Ficus/ Fig Bonsai
One of the most popular trees for indoor bonsai and beginners, the Ficus genus consists of over 800 different species of evergreen trees, shrubs and woody climbers
Lagerstroemia/ Myrtle Bonsai
In summer Myrtles need to placed outside in a sunny position though they will tolerate a sunny position indoors.
Zelkova/ Elm Bonsai
Zelkova serrata/Japanese Elms are often sold as indoor bonsai and as such are acclimatised to indoor growing conditions
Podocarpus macrophyllus/ Bhuddist Pine or Chinese Yew Bonsai
Podocarpus can survive in poor light but prefers full light out of the mid-day sun in Summer. A popular beginners species.
Serissa foetida/ Tree of a Thousand Stars or Serissa Bonsai
Alhough very commonly found for sale at bonsai establishments throughout Britain and Europe, Serissa is notorious for being hard to keep!
Sageretia theezans/ Chinese Bird Plum Bonsai
Sageretia are tender shrubs native to Asia and warmer areas of North America.
Carmona/Fukien Tea Bonsai
In temperate regions the Fukien Tea is not hardy and are considered indoor trees for much of the year. Though easily available at bonsai outlets, the Fukien Tea can be difficult to look after, particularly for beginners.
Buxus species/ Box or Boxwood bonsai
Boxwood have many good characteristics that are useful for bonsai. Dark green leaves that reduce well, naturally short internodes and they can take hard pruning that prompts prolific back budding.
