How to keep bonsai indoors

Keeping a bonsai has a small learning curve. One of the earliest mistakes that happen is to bring the bonsai inside and treat it like a plastic plant. Unfortunately for most people who do not realize it bonsai are not suited that.

This is not to say that every tree must be kept outside but as a rule you are better off doing that.

If due to local weather conditions, lack of space or other circumstances unique to you some trees can be kept inside.

Species suitable to being kept indoors:

Crasula ovata (otherwise known as a money tree, jade tree or jade plant)

Fig trees (Ficus benjamina, Ficus nerofolia)

Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm)

Serissa japonica (Snow rose)

Once you have chosen a tree that is suitable you need to place it some where with lots of natural light but not so close to the window as to be damaged by the cold or heat. This assumes that you do not want to use an artificial light source.

A tree kept inside can not be watered as frequently as one kept outside. Doing so leads to stagnant water which causes disease. This also reduces the need for fertilizer as less water is lost to water flowing through the pot.

Temperature is another concern. The more comfortable you find where you keep the tree the healthier it will be.

This should keep your tree healthy.