--- title: "Bonsai Matters" description: "All about Bonsai" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw" language: "en" modified: "2023-07-21T14:13:57.567Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/qy2kvv9jqxccag9gc50z.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Bonsai Matters In this group we share techniques, ideas for styling your trees and anything bonsai. Welcome to the Planta bonsai zone. House plants. 6271 members, 314 posts ## Posts - [Jacaranda that I've had for about 2 years now. I kept it mainly in a small pot up until this spring so the growth is…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/n0qSvLW3L97ILTikx6by23.md) (by Woollymamak, 2025-06-10, 3 comments) - [Here are my current bonsai! Three of them are ficus benjamina, being trained into windswept, root-over-ruin, and…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/rEeeVnvKcrMxu1c1CsKh1A.md) (by Waspinator, 2025-06-08, 0 comments) - [Hi! This is my new ficus microcarpa. Is the green moss looking stuff on top of the soil okay for my plant? I figure it…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/fy4AFmb5MGILOEoeGWf2Oz.md) (by ash, 2025-06-05, 2 comments) - [Trying to propagate a Japanese maple softwood cutting about 8 inches. Cut all leaves but top 2, halved leaves, small…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/i3u4RMaj3VnGoCeyGV4P4T.md) (by Stoove, 2025-06-05, 1 comment) - [Plant: Ficus Microcarpa. Any tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/0chtnC9jzabVvE3yDpFuxW.md) (by Hanna Scott, 2025-05-23, 0 comments) - [Newbie to Bonsai here. This is my first tree, a schefflera arboricola. Just gave it a prune for its birthday. This is…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/0uLuLG3pl6bRhGit6k7iBy.md) (by El Oso Polar, 2025-05-21, 3 comments) - [My locust bonsai after only 30 days of planting:))](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/kXmJdOOQtBuRu1qczqQ5tN.md) (by Jessica, 2025-05-20, 0 comments) - [Brazilian rose wood](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/pWy3jT4GxvT0wn3nO7gRL4.md) (by Dustyshelledy, 2025-05-15, 1 comment) - [Should I remove the cotyledons or let them fall off on their own? They’re droopy and yellowing on both plants, I don’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/rAX5aRn8w6Oh5j7eL9PMHg.md) (by Beeps!, 2025-05-14, 0 comments) - [Hello! I’m a bit new to this app, but I thought I might make my first post asking for advice on a bonsai (Japanese…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/Nl7lQAWZ04vqat1Fj8o73i.md) (by izzy, 2025-05-09, 8 comments) - [Ginseng bonsai... She's dropping some leaves, not as often probably 2x a week? I'm still confused about her watering.…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/u6Ec0pCMFHD1WxY0vkD65M.md) (by PrettyLittleThings, 2025-05-05, 7 comments) - [Looking for advice for caring for this ficus bonsai. It’s typically kept in a pretty shaded spot and I just moved it to…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/9WQ2yv3PJd4skiu6CP5OGh.md) (by Georgie, 2025-05-04, 1 comment) - [I just planted some seeds that I got and it’s still a little chilly here in Wisconsin. Was just wondering how long to…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/QbzKODOAG032R8guURhLj8.md) (by Peteylynne, 2025-04-24, 0 comments) - [I bought a bonsai growing kit and I think I messed up really badly. I germinated the seeds in the fridge for 2 weeks…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/IpneR8lQEBNhWQNnoFYCRj.md) (by Toaster, 2025-04-23, 2 comments) - [How does it look is about a year old](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/Kt90NPw6sJyXLaGaOHJp3u.md) (by Dustyshelledy, 2025-04-21, 3 comments) - [My husband talked me into getting a bonsai... Any tips on how to take care of it are very welcomed! I have another…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/wOKOqSH8U0T6UTKm8UPClM.md) (by Mo, 2025-04-19, 2 comments) - [best bonsai to keep indoors or if there’s any that could withstand zone 3-4? (northern midwest near canada) I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/P6jm3J9S4dbw0Rm34JBKd9.md) (by fuey, 2025-04-19, 11 comments) - [A post with photos or video](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/xPo03PH54CQ9RovzMuqbcT.md) (by Coco, 2025-04-12, 1 comment) - [I was gifted this bonsai starter kit, and I plan on starting it up this weekend, any tips on what I should do. they are…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/aVE0gaEbMiAmui8GhgwuOc.md) (by Abbeywabby🪴🎍, 2025-04-11, 3 comments) - [He’s not necessarily bonsai, just still little, but I thought I’d ask you. Is my dwarf Alberta spruce dead? Or can I…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/n2FDlr8l92DSd7Sap6OUy5.md) (by Garrett, 2025-04-09, 1 comment) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw.md?cursor=GO5ViaKoNBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDVj5vCPxDgGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). 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