Bonsai Love

After our trip from the Philippines, we stopped over for a couple of days in San Diego.

Of course, with kids in tow, we had to go to the world-famous San Diego Safari Zoo.

I thought it was just all animals there, I was so surprised to see beautiful garden exhibits as well. 

One in particular, made me just swoon and got stuck in my mind all the way home - 

The Bonsai Pavillion.

Here are some of my favorites...

Foemina Juniper

Hollywood Juniper

Cypress

Precumbean Juniper

Another beautiful Juniper

Ficus Forest

The whole garden is just magnificent and the San Diego Bonsai Club should be mighty proud.

And because of that I just have to have one in our home and you probably noticed them when I showed you our BLUE SUMMER LIVING ROOM .

My little juniper bonsai

 This juniper needs outdoor light too though. So I bring it out every 3 days for some sun.

I also have this other one...

I think it is what you call a FICUS Bonsai

 I got this one from IKEA years ago and it has held up pretty well!

I also got this for a song, so happy with this one too and definitely just great as an indoor plant.

No need for bringing it out into the sun, I just water it once a week and spritz some water on the leaves too whenever I remember. My kind of plant, LOW-MAINTENANCE!

And because of this new love, I've started looking at online Bonsai stores. 

The prices and shipping are pretty reasonable, but I wonder about the quality.

Any of you have had experience buying Bonsai online? Or any tips on taking care of these beautiful plants?

Have  A Great Weekend!

VEL 

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