Natively found in Eastern India and Japan, the Jasmine Bonsai is a vine like tree, with a thin stem, And simple, pointy leaves. This bonsai tree flowers between April and May, and bursts out with bright white petals. This is what makes the Jasmine Bonsai such an exceptional centerpiece in any inside setting.

The great thing about Jasmine bonsai's is that they are able to look and appear as highly complex trees, requiring hours of attention every week. However, in reality, as long as you keep the Jasmine bonsai tree well watered, and in an adequately neutralized bonsai soil - the tree does the hard work itself.

Ensure that you don't put the Jasmine bonsai in the direct sunlight. This can damage the delicate leaves, and can burn the tree - especially in the summer months. Therefore, ensure that it is in a well lit place, but still in the shade.

In contrast to that of a fruiting bonsai, a flowering bonsai does not require organic fertilizer to ensure its continued growth. If you do want to use of fertilizer, you can save the expense and simply purchase an inorganic bonsai fertilizer. This will have no impact on the extent of the flowering, or quality of the bloom.

When it comes to pruning and wiring to create different bonsai designs, the best thing to do is to use a set of bonsai tools to pinch the stems of new growths, and hence encourage the formation of new branches. Wiring will easily create different effects, especially when it comes to directional changes.

Popular varieties of the Jasmine Bonsai family which are easily obtainable include the Confederate Bonsai, and the Star Jasmine. Each has different features, however in general the tips and tracks used to grow them are very much the same.

All in all, a Jasmine Bonsai is an exceptional flowering bonsai feature to have in any home. It makes a wonderful addition to any bonsai garden.