denvella
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Here is the other bonsai tree that I had bought with the "Zelkova"

Still don't know what type it is or what it is called


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[img]https://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/denvella/DSC02633.jpg[/img]

This is a close up of the bonsai's leaves

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Marsman
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Looks like a type of ficus.

denvella
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wish I knew more before buying them but in malta coming to buy a bonsai from a garden centre would cost me loads of money to purchase a small one

anyone knows or considers any types of indoor bonsai which can be taken care of easily for beginners

Thanks all for your support

This forum is awesome :)

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denvella,

Assuming this one is a Ficus, and that was my initial thought as well, and that the other is indeed a Chinese Elm rather than a Zelkova, both are manageable as indoor trees if their needs are properly met. However, both will do better outside provided your climate and your situation will allow it.

I keep Ficus outside during the summer and bring them inside for the winter months. Chinese Elms can spend the whole year outside, with the proper protection depending upon climate. They (Chinese Elm) can do a 'split season' as well. By that I mean a short dormancy before being brought inside.

Of the two, Ficus is by far the better choice for permanent indoor culture. The Elm won't do nearly as well, especially in the long term.
Thanks all for your support...This forum is awesome
We're glad to be of help.

Norm

EDIT: In re-reading my comments here I find I would like to clarify something. The Chinese Elm really will be better served if allowed at least the brief dormancy I mentioned. Since your weather is so mild and you wish to grow indoors you should know that some growers use refrigeration to provide a dormancy. This brief article should shed some light on this.
https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/dormancy.htm

I know you did not ask but lighting is always an issue for indoor growers.



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