There are many types of bonsai trees and tropical bonsai trees are among the most popular. Bonsai was originated in China and over the years it has spread to other countries. Bonsai is basically a tree or plant that has been cultivated specifically so it grows small, but still resembling the version of the ordinary size tree or plant. The process to maintain the small size of a bonsai involves regular pruning of its roots and crown.

As mentioned in the beginning, tropical bonsai trees are popular among bonsai enthusiasts. Common tropical trees that are developed into bonsai are serissa, ficus, and bougainvillea. They are widely available and relatively easy to maintain as compared to other tropical bonsai trees. Normally a tropical bonsai is placed outdoors along with other plants. The reason is obvious as plants are not meant to stay indoors for an extended period of time because they need sufficient amount of sunlight.

On the other hand, during winter months, it is a good idea to keep your tropical bonsai trees indoors. After all they are tropical plants and they need humid temperatures. Cold weather can easily kill them even if you only leave them near a closed window during a cold night.

How to maintain your tropical bonsai indoors

You should place your tropical bonsai plant away from the radiator because it will give desert like dryness. This dryness can dry up the plant quickly and thus you will need to monitor it constantly. Another way to maintain humidity is by spraying some water on the leaves.

Hot and humid temperatures are preferable for tropical bonsai trees. To create this kind of environment, you can place your bonsai on a tray filled with pebbles and plenty of water. You need to note that the pot must not immersed in water, but stand on the pebbles instead. When the water evaporates from the tray, it will create a rainforest like humidity that is suitable for the tropical bonsai trees.

If the tropical bonsai has to be kept indoors for an extended period of time, you can use fluorescent lamps as a replacement of the sunlight. Light is important for the plant to produce food. In this case you can expose the plant to fluorescent lamp for 12 hours everyday. Do not put the bonsai too close with the source of light because the heat from the lamp can affect the plant. A foot is the closest distance for this purpose.