Palm Tree Bonsai Plant

For this reason this hardy plant is sometimes called elephants foot the trunk is extremely practical and will hold enough water for four weeks.

Palm tree bonsai plant. This lovely bonsai is native to mexico. A full grown tree and a bonsai can be grown from the same seed the bonsai has simply been dwarfed and shaped through years of training. Regardless of age or size cycas revoluta is one of the easiest bonsai plants to grow indoors or out by beginner or expert. Literally the japanese word bonsai means tray tree or plant grown in a pot the term refers to the artistic techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees rather than a specific variety of tree.

The trunk is thick and shaggy much like a palm tree. The ponytail palm bonsai tree is great a great low maintenance option for the bonsai enthusiast or even for those that are new to bonsai plants. At a minimum it should receive at least 3 hours of sun a day to look its best. If your plant isn t receiving any sun and is in darker conditions the leaves will stretch and become leggy.

Palm bonsai trees and pine bonsai trees offer a tropical island feel to any home or office in a small compact and manageable size. The sago palm has shiny dark green leaves with a rigid mid rib and glossy leaflets that curl along the edge growing in a circular pattern. Bonsai ponytail palms are unique and have a trunk that resembles an elephant s foot and cascading foliage.