There is some controversy about which bonsai grow better indoors and which ones grow better outdoors. Zelkova bonsai, serrisa bonsai, azalea bonsai, juniper bonsai, and ficus bonsai are generally considered to be more adaptable to indoor life than the more hardier bonsai types. Pine, cypress, oak, etc. are more suitable, generally speaking, to an outdoor environment. These assumptions are for the most part based on just standard daily care of the bonsai; whether indoor or outdoor. With the use of florescent grow lights, many bonsai considered to be outdoor bonsai can successfully be grown indoors.
The small florescent lights that look like spiraled incandescent bulbs work great with flexible light fixtures that can be pointed at the bonsai. These can either be wall mounted or a desk top model and should be within 12 inches or so of the bonsai. These lights can either be turned on and off manually or connected to timers to insure the bonsai get 14-16 hours of light as well as 8-10 hours of darkness. Bonsai grown indoors should also be checked daily to make sure they are getting enough water and the water should have low mineral content like distilled or rainwater. Your bonsai should be fertilized lightly a couple times a month with a good liquid fertilizer to make sure they are getting the proper nutrition.
I will be including some "how to" articles for building your own stands with oriental styled lanterns for your bonsai grow lights. These are very stylish and can either be free standing or wall mounted...and easily customized with your own personal touch! Happy bonsai-ing!
Truman Anderson
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