Bonsai - indoor varieties

Owning a bonsai is like keeping a pet. They can cost from a fair number of pounds, to pounds in their thousands. They need daily care and regular pruning^ (sometimes specialised pruning is required). Plants from tropical regions can theoretically be kept in the house, but they will require daily care. They must be sprayed and the container should be stood on moist gravel to aid humidity. They will need good light, but should not stand in a draught, nor should they become chilled. Most bonsai will do better in a conservatory or greenhouse, or even out-of-doors with protection from bad weather. If you buy a bonsai, buy a book about them, so you have confidence to care for these special plants as they deserve.