Buying a Bonsai tree

About to buy a Bonsai tree? We explain what tree species to select and what to look out for when buying a Bonsai. There are many varieties of Bonsai trees for sale, including outdoor and indoor Bonsai. For more guidelines check:

For a list of Bonsai retailers, worldwide, check:

Most Bonsai enthusiasts started their hobby purchasing a finished Bonsai tree, bought in a Bonsai shop or received as a present. It is a great way to get started and get a feeling for the basic care for Bonsai trees. Once you get enthusiastic about Bonsai you can eventually learn to create them yourself.

If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online Bonsai Courses. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to:

This video was filmed in the Japanese garden of Clingendael. We also like to thank Deshima Bonsai.

[stulast]

Always such great advice. Thanks, Oscar!

[Zackyjungleboy]

I love bonsai,
I like your video.
Thanks for sharing...

[dulbonsai]

Bonsainya keren keren. I love bonsai. Bonsai kecil.

[Bawbalicious]

I'm surprised you're allowed to take drone footage in there!

[BONSAIenCORTO]

I do not get this diference between indoor and outdoor trees. All are outside trees in diferent climates.

[binmiliotis]

what do you call this for the roots??help me

[anhemcaykhe]

sad because there is no Vietnamese subtitle

[Kai_pies]

Do you know how many hours to put a bonsai in direct sunlight?

[chefbillyx]

My junipers keep dying weeks later I water every 3 days. What am I doing wrong.

[julsadventure]

Please shoutout to Juls adventure sir....

[shahin]

I love bonsais. Resently I bought some bonsai and I keep them in my verandah. In day time there are lots of bright lights, but no direct sunlight. Is type of light condition ok with my Boxwood, Ficus and Jade plants ?
Thank you.

[becreative]

Which ficus plant we can keep indoors?

[paolomh]

I disagree with encouraging people to buy those mass produced plants chinese elms, ficus, apple, etc. Perpetuating disappointments! I did that mistake trying to save money or not knowing better, those 'S' trunk plants are simply hopeless! much better is to buy a good nursery, 'second hand' or collect plant to work with. Also buy a plant that you like, learn to grow it and do take care of it.. Is not as difficult as some try to put it!