Ficus retusa is an evergreen tree species in the genus Moraceae, which is native to the Malay Archipelago. However, this tree is almost never exposed to the media because it only grows in certain locations. Indonesian people call it Ara Jejawi or Gambiran. There are no local nurseries yet that cultivate Ficus retusa commercially, given…
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Difference between Ficus Greenisland and Longisland
For those of you who have seen the two in person, telling the difference between Ficus Greenisland and Ficus Longisland is not difficult. But it’s confusing when you never see the two of them and only see pictures from the internet. Here, bonsai-passion.co.uk shares information on how to tell the difference between Ficus Greenisland and…
100+ Trees That Can Be Made Bonsai and Examples
If you are just getting into the world of bonsai and planning to have one, you may be confused about choosing the right tree species to start with. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk would like to share information that you can use as a reference regarding a list of trees that can be made into bonsai. There are…
Various Bonsai Style in the World and Examples
Bonsai style is a tree model that is arranged from trunks, branches, twigs, leaves, to roots that are made in such a way. Basically the characteristics of the bonsai itself are not fixed on traditional models, but can also be determined by the wishes of the maker (apart from the classical rules). In Japan, there…
8 Most Favorite Trees for Tropical Bonsai Enthusiasts
For bonsai enthusiasts, choosing the right type of tree is the main foundation before creating works of art. There are hundreds or even thousands of tree species that can be processed into bonsai, ranging from shrubs to large trees, from lowland trees to upland trees. Tropical bonsai enthusiasts and artists generally prefer trees with certain…
List of Trees Often Used in Chinese Penjing
Unlike bonsai, penjing is more rugged and the art of dwarfing this tree is the ancestor of bonsai which originated in China around the 7th century, long before bonsai (13th century). Penjing is an ancient Chinese art where trees are planted in shallow containers. The trees are stunted with a shape resembling a real tree…
List of Sacred Tree Respected by Religious People
For religious people, following the teachings that are believed to be mandatory. Likewise, what is written in the biblical guidelines for honoring certain trees is revealed in the teachings. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk wants to share knowledge about trees that are most closely related to belief and are still very well preserved. What are those trees? Here’s…