Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

Succulents of all kinds prefer soil mix with increased drainage ... Chinese Elms, and Ginseng Ficus as well as almost other Bonsai species. The Espoma SS8 Organic Seed Starter is the best friend of ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York. (Jessica Damiano via AP) ...

such as Ficus, are best kept indoors in regions outside the tropics. The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water ...

Chinese elm, jade, Japanese maple and juniper are popular beginner trees; pines and maples are cold-hardy and best suited to growing outdoors; tropical trees, such as Ficus, are best kept indoors ...