Top 6 Indoor Plants for Summer 2010

The latest craze among gardening enthusiasts is to create miniature rock and ceramic gardens inside living rooms complete with falls and quaint footbridges and plant indoor plants inside them. In recent times, the importance and craze for indoor plants and indoor gardening have gained in currency. Gardening enthusiasts are now choosing to decorate their rooms through the decorative and functional tool of indoor plants.

Let us now discuss which the top choices amongst indoor plants are this season.

Miniature Herb Standard Topiaries

Do you want to transform a sunny patch in your living room into a colorful celebration of living, growing and green foliage? Then these standard sized herbs will be ideal for your needs. It consists of a trio of miniature sized herbal topiaries – serissa, rosemary and lavender. These plants have a standard shape and a small size.

Chinese Evergreen

Those who want to begin green thumbs will do well by planting Chinese evergreen as they are low on maintenance, do not require much care or attention and can stay perfectly healthy in low light conditions. In fact, these plants prefer low light. Besides, it can purify your indoor air beautifully, so it is a functional plant to have.

Chamaedorea Palm

This one is a whimsical palm redolent of the flavor of the old south. The easy movement of the foliage and the wispy leaves are reminiscent of the tropics. Thus if you want to create a tropical paradise right inside your home, this palm species should be your number one choice.

Cactus Combo Bonsai

We all love cacti for their tropical desert flavor. Besides cacti are low maintenance hardy plants that can thrive in inclement conditions and can survive without water for several days. You can choose to plant this intriguing type of greenery with thorns in a special miniature cacti corner.

This will recreate the flavor of the southwest inside your home. The advantage of having cacti in your house as an indoor plant is that the plant form is unusual and it can easily adapt to changing moisture and temperature levels.

Braided Ficus Tree

Indoor gardeners swear by this beautiful indoor plant as it is a highly adaptable plant that requires little care and maintenance. As a result it is pretty popular as well. This plant has a few eyeball grabbing features such as braided stems and variegated foliage.

Angel Ivy Ring Topiary

Its other name is wire vine. Its main use is as a very fast growing living, lush green frame on which you can grow seasonal bulbs and flowers. It is best to plant these saplings towards the ring base.  The angel ivy topiary will provide a support to these climbing plants.

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Bonsai Turntable Indoor or Outdoor $39.95 The construction of this turntable lends itself to outdoor as well as indoor use. Steel ball bearings are well protected from moisture to resist rusting, and a large coin-slot screw provides ready access for cleaning and maintenance. A convenient thumb-screw locks the table in the desired position when working and displaying bonsai. 6″ diameter grained top surface reduces slipping and holds over 25 pounds without binding. Black ABS plastic 7-1/4″ diameter top 8″ diameter base 1-5/8″ high.

Bonsai Watering Wand $35.95 Chrome plated fine spray hose nozzle which is great for watering bonsai trees, seedlings and young plants.

Bonsai Pro Fertilizer $16.95 Bonsai Pro concentrate fertilizer provides the right balance of nutrients for healthy growth. It does not cause undesirable salt buildup in your growing medium. It is a professional formulation containing all essential macro and micro nutrient minerals for healthy bonsai. All elements are in one simple solution. Just like nature, with bonsai pro you feed your bonsai with each watering. Use with all container plants. Net weight 11 oz. (8 fl. oz.)

Open Terrarium Indoor Foliage Arrangement $49.95 A terrarium is a small, sometimes enclosed, glass or plastic container in which living plants are kept for display. Generally they are miniature, self-sufficient environments. Closed terrariums recycle moisture with high efficiency, but they are more prone to disease than are open terrariums. Open terrariums should be lightly watered or heavily misted every few days and will do very well on a windowsill or on a table near a window.

Growing Bonsai Indoors By Brooklyn Botanical Gardens $14.95 “Growing Bonsai Indoors” is an introduction to beautiful tropical and subtropical bonsai that can thrive inside your home year-round. Tailored to the needs of first time bonsai growers, this hands-on guide explains step-by-step how to make indoor bonsai flourish. You’ll find a thorough overview of the most common bonsai styles fully illustrated with color photos and line drawings, as well as advice on wiring and prunning from renowned experts. This handy guide also serves as a helpful reference for buying bonsai and connecting with other enthusiastics locally and around the world.

Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree $195 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy curved shaped trunk, exposed roots and tiered branching which give the appearance of great age. The Retusa is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Italian Cypress Evergreen Bonsai Tree (cupressus sempervirens) $29.95 The Italian Cypress or Mediterranean Cypress is a great indoor bonsai tree which can be grown singularly or in groups. Originally found in the eastern Mediteranean area, this bonsai is susceptible to the cold which means that either you must bring it indoors during the winter or grow it in a fairly warm climate. These bonsai look amazing when grown in small forest groups. They feature fine green/gray foliage which actually grows in flattened sprays. They also grow “cool looking” tiny elongated brown cones during the year, something that is somewhat rare in bonsai.

Ficus Bonsai Tree – Variegated (ficus benjamina) $115.95 The Ficus Benjamina is an indoor tropical bonsai tree that is easy to care for. The Benjamina has large dark evergreen leaves with a pointed tip that can be reduced in size by trimming. Trimming will also keep the tree tight and compact as will direct sun.

Ficus Banyan Bonsai Tree (ficus orientalis) $1100 Our unique specimen bonsai features extensive banyan roots growing down into the soil. This impressive broadleaf, trouble-free evergreen has smaller leaves than the Benjamina. Very easy indoor maintenance.

Bonsai Tree Air Plant (epiphytic) $24.95 Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. Our bonsai tree air plant is very easy to grow because it is quite able to take care of itself. Provide bright or subdued indirect sunlight, humidity, warmth, and weekly watering.

Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai Tree – Trained (juniper chinensis) $64.95 The Japanese Shimpaku Juniper is a needled evergreen tolerant of a wide variety of soils and is dioecious which means that there are separate male and female plants. Shimpaku is a naturally irregular vase shaped Juniper which we have trained in the traditional bonsai style. The Shimpaku has attractive year round foliage and its dark green needles are soft to the touch. Very popular and easy to care for bonsai.

Ficus Bonsai Tree (ficus retusa) $295 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy trunk with banyan roots. The Retusa is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree – Large (arboricola schefflera) $69.95 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful trouble-free evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. This impressive trouble-free evergreen is a very popular and easy to care for indoor bonsai.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree-Medium (Arboricola Schefflera) $39.95 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree – Small (arboricola schefflera) $24.95 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home office dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care.

Japanese Kingsville Boxwood Bonsai Tree (buxus microphylla compacta) $185 Native to Japan the Kingsville Boxwood is an extremely slow growing tree. It has the smallest leaf of all Boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai. The Kingsville Boxwood is an evergreen tree with light green leaves and has excellent branching characteristics. A great indoor bonsai tree recommended by the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.

Ficus Bonsai Tree – Trellis Style (ficus ‘midnight’) $49.95 New miniature cultivar of the popular Ficus Benjamina which was developed in Europe. Its deep, dark green foliage is compact and strong. Superior genetics make this an ideal indoor bonsai that resists leaf drop. We have braided 6 trees together to form a trellis. Great for low moderate or high lighting conditions.

Ficus Bonsai Tree – Banyan Style (ficus benjamina ) $1000 The Ficus Benjamina is an indoor tropical bonsai tree that is easy to care for. Has evergreen leaves with a pointed tip that can be reduced in size by trimming. Trimming will also keep the tree tight and compact as will direct sun. Field grown specimen, trained in the Banyan Style.

Desktop Grow Light $54.95 This incredible computer-operated, 9-watt, 1200 lumens, full spectrum fluorescent lamp is the answer to all of your indoor gardening needs. An automatic computerized timer turns the lamp on and off, simulating the day length in cycle with the four seasons. The soil moisture sensor eliminates the guesswork about watering. To vary the light intensity or accommodate larger plants, the telescoping stem adjusts from 7″ to 14″ high. The base of the lamp that holds the pot measures 6″ x 7″. The textured pebbled base serves as both a catch basin and humidity/drip tray. A wonderful gift to keep bonsai thriving whether at home, office, hospital or classroom. Instructions included. Grow lamp bulb also included.

Ficus Bonsai Tree – Variegated Forest Group (ficus benjamina ) $125 The Ficus Benjamina is an indoor tropical bonsai tree that is easy to care for. Has large evergreen leaves with a pointed tip that can be reduced in size by trimming. Trimming will also keep the tree tight and compact as will direct sun.

Flowering Brush Cherry Bonsai Tree – Large (Eugenia Myrtifolia) $49.95 Also the Australian Brush Cherry. This indoor bonsai tree has small handsome evergreen leaves which are firm and glossy. Has large puffy white blooms in summer. If it receives enough light, the leaves will develop red highlights.

Flowering Gardenia Bonsai Tree – Large Clump Style (jasminoides miami supreme) $69.95 The Gardenia is prized for its flowers, fragrant perfume and cream white color. It is also graced with dark evergreen foliage which makes a beautiful contrast to the delicate flowers. Blooms in late spring and summer. Great indoor bonsai.

Sago Palm Bonsai Tree – With Baby (cycas revoluta) $295 The Sago Palm is a long-lived exotic palm that tolerates neglect but thrives with attention. Adapts to indirect light or full sun and has a wide temperature range from 15 to 120 degrees F. A slow growth rate allows indoor specimens to remain in the same container indefinately. Treat as a cactus — water when almost dry and seldom fertilize. Great indoor bonsai.

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree – Large (Ficus Retusa) $69.95 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. All have heavy trunks with exposed aerial roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree (ficus retusa) $160 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves that alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy exposed bulbous roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Ficus Retusa Bonsai (Medium) Curved Shaped Trunk $49.95 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small, horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. All have heavy trunks and all are trained in the traditional curved shape. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Flowering Chinese Perfume Bonsai Tree (aglaia orodata) $89.95 This aromatic tree which is native to China is classified as near threatened. The Perfume tree is a rare species and a member of the mahogany family. The Perfume tree resembles the Orange Jasmine and has highly lemon scented (sometimes called Mock Lemon) very small yellow blooms that can be enjoyed several times a year. Aglaia has many medicinal uses: orodine and ororinol obtained from this plant has cancer chemo preventative activity. Very easy to grow indoor bonsai tree.

Blood Orange Bonsai Tree (‘citrus sinensis’) $89.95 The Blood Orange is a variety of orange (citrus sinensis) with crimson, blood-colored flesh. The fruit ranges from small to medium sized; its skin is usually pitted, but can be smooth. Blood Oranges owe their distinctive appearance to a pigment called anthocyanin not typically found in citrus, but common in other red fruits and flowers. Not only is the inside of the orange darkly pigmented, but the outside may feature dark washes of red. Good indoor bonsai tree.

Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree (ficus retusa) $295 Also known as Banyan Fig. The Retusa has small, dark green leaves which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy trunk with curved, tiered branches with extensive banyan roots. The Retusa is among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree – Medium (Ficus Retusa) $49.95 Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. All have heavy trunks with exposed aerial roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree – Banyan Group Style ( arboricola schefflera ) $175 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well indoors. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella Tree bonsai with banyan roots is truly a magnificent work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree – Banyan Style ( arboricola schefflera ) $175 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well indoors. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella Tree bonsai with banyan roots is truly a magnificent work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree Variegated Banyan Style ( arboricola schefflera ) $175 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. The tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green variegated canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai tree with banyan roots is truly a work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree Banyan Style ( arboricola schefflera ) $160 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green variegated canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai tree with banyan roots is truly a work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece.

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree Banyan Style – Double Planting ( arboricola schefflera ) $175 This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai tree with banyan roots is truly a work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece.