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82 CHOOSING A BONSAI

INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?

Traditionally, bonsai trees come from
the forests of the temperate humid
regions of China and Japan, so are
essentially outdoor plants. The idea of
indoor bonsai came from the desire to
keep bonsai in the home permanently,
although tradition dictated that bonsai
should only be brought indoors for
special occasions, as when entertaining.
A temperate forest tree cannot toler-
ate the confined atmosphere of a house
or flat. Conversely, tropical species
which would thrive in this type of atmos-
phere are difficult to treat as bonsai. An
exception to this is the fig tree, which,
although of tropical origin, responds
perfectly to miniaturization.
A number of species originating from
mild climates (such as the Mediterra-
nean coasts) can also be grown indoors,
though they are generally thought of as
Two indoor bonsai of very different sizes: left, a tall,
six-year-old cordyline; •·igltt, a ten-year-old tree, cold greenhouse or conservatory plants.
Nandina dome.5tica. This applies to camellias and hibiscus.

This is a forty-year-old Pinus parvijloru, which is This remarkable fig tree (60 years old) with its
one of the hardiest outdoor species which needs no exposed roots can only live indoors, particularly in
protection from frost or sun. winter. It is a superb decorative specimen.