8 Bonsai Trees to Grow Indoors

1 Ginseng Ficus (Ficus retusa)

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2 Japanese Maple

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3 Jade Plant

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4 Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree (Ulmus parvifolia)

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5 Ficus benjamina

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6 Juniper Bonsai Tree

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7 Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Arboricola)

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8 Fukien Tea

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