Best Bonsai Tree for Beginners: Indoor and Outdoor Bonsai Buying Guide
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The most important bonsai decision is indoor or outdoor: many beginners kill their first tree by keeping an outdoor juniper on a windowsill. Here are the best beginner bonsai trees from Bonsai Boy of New York, sorted by where they grow, with today's prices and 10% off when you buy three.
Quick picks
| Best for… | Pick | Size | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor, easiest |  Ficus Midnight | medium | $34.95 10% off 3+ trees |
| Indoor, succulent |  Baby Jade | small | $28.95 10% off 3+ trees |
| Indoor, low light-ish |  Hawaiian Umbrella | small | $28.95 10% off 3+ trees |
| A gift |  Braided Money Tree | good luck tree | $29.95 10% off 3+ trees |
| Outdoor classic | Juniper | medium | $37.95 10% off 3+ trees |
| Flowers and fruit |  Calamondin Orange | citrus | $125.95 10% off 3+ trees |
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Best indoor bonsai trees
Ficus Midnight Bonsai Tree (Medium)
A dark-leaved ficus, one of the most forgiving indoor bonsai and the lowest-priced medium tree here.
Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai Tree (Medium)
A willow leaf ficus with fine, narrow leaves that suit a classic tree shape.
Ficus Retusa Bonsai Tree, Curved Trunk (Medium)
An already-shaped ficus retusa with a curved trunk, for a finished look from day one.
Baby Jade Bonsai Tree (Small)
A succulent that stores water in its leaves, so it forgives the odd missed watering.
Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree (Small)
A tropical schefflera with umbrella-shaped leaf clusters, an easy indoor tree.
Braided Money Bonsai Tree ('Good Luck Tree')
A braided money tree, the traditional 'good luck' gift, which also grows indoors.
Orange Citrus Bonsai Tree (Calamondin Orange)
A calamondin orange that flowers and carries small oranges; it needs lots of light and can summer outside.
Best outdoor bonsai trees
Juniper Bonsai Tree (Medium)
The classic bonsai shape and a tough outdoor tree for patios and balconies; keep it outside year-round.
Trident Maple Bonsai Tree
A deciduous maple with three-lobed leaves and fall color; it drops its leaves and rests over winter.
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FAQ
What is the best bonsai tree for beginners?
Indoors, a ficus (like the Ficus Midnight or Willow Leaf Ficus) or a baby jade is the most forgiving; outdoors, a juniper is the classic starter.
Can a juniper bonsai live indoors?
Not long term: junipers are outdoor trees that need sun and a cold winter rest. For indoors, choose a ficus, jade, Hawaiian umbrella or money tree.
How often do you water a bonsai?
Check the soil every day and water thoroughly when the top starts to dry; small pots dry out fast, especially indoors near heaters.
How much does a bonsai tree cost?
At Bonsai Boy, starter trees cost $28.95 to $37.95 (baby jade, Hawaiian umbrella, money tree, ficus midnight and medium juniper); shaped trees like the curved-trunk ficus retusa are $85.95.
Is there a Bonsai Boy coupon code?
Yes: our code takes 10% off when you buy 3 or more live trees. Tap Show code on any tree.
Prices from Bonsai Boy of New York's website, checked October 14, 2026; plant care notes are general bonsai advice. Codes from Bonsai Boy through our affiliate network and our Bonsai Boy store page. Prices change; the final price is shown at checkout.