Bonsai trees are a great hobby that you can take up. Growing one requires dedication, patience and a good eye for detail. If you think you have those qualities then great! You're just what a good Bonsai master is like (almost).

When you are growing a Bonsai or starting to you have a number of different options available to you. You can choose the style of your Bonsai, the shape, the type of tree that you are using, the type of pot and the list goes on and on. You also have the option of either growing your tree outdoors or indoors. There are pluses and minuses to each.

Outdoor When you grow a Bonsai tree outdoors, you are putting the tree in its natural environment. It gets the extremes, it gets rain, it gets the weather and the conditions that can help a tree to thrive. The downside to this is of course that you will need to check conditions aren't too tough (too cold or too hot) for your tree and move it if it needs it. Some trees simply need the extremes and indoors is too sheltered for them.

Of course the main downside to having your Bonsai outdoors (other then getting conditions perfect) is that it's harder to display your tree. Unless you regularly have garden parties displaying your tree indoors might be what you want.

Indoors As I said above, an indoor Bonsai tends to mean that your tree won't get the natural variations in climate and in weather. Some trees need the changes. The main upside is that it's easy to display to both yourself and your guests. You will also notice you might look after a tree that is inside. After all, it's right there! It can be easy to forget about your outdoor tree and indoor might be what's required.

So, with that out of the way and you still want to grow an indoor Bonsai tree then here are a couple of types that will work well for you:

Serissa Bonsai The Serissa Bonsai is a type of tree that is native to the sub-tropical climate. If you live in most parts of the world, this tree probably won't enjoy the cold temperatures that you will probably encounter outside. This is also an excellent indoor Bonsai tree for beginners. It's a bit of a fussy tree. If you move it around heaps it may lose some leaves (they will regrow). Just because it's a fussy one doesn't mean that it's difficult to grow.

The Serissa flowers most of the year so it's a very pretty one. It tends to grow kind of wild, so make sure that you are able to prune it heaps.

Jade Bonsai The Jade tree is perhaps even better for beginners. It's a tree native to South Africa and again likes the heat. It's much less bothersome then the Serissa and this will be attractive to some. The leaves will grow to be large sizes so again regular pruning is needed to keep it in check. The Jade also doesn't like soaking wet soil, so let it dry before watering again.

Whatever tree species you decide on, remember the following: Keep the tree next to a window. It will like the sun and the more sun the better. If you can move the tree away from the window at night, that's good or you might be able to put a curtain between it and the glass to keep it warmer at night.

Indoor Bonsai trees have many benefits. They suit some people and if you want to grow one, that's great! Just remember that traditionally, outdoors is easier.