Can a bonsai tree be kept inside?

I am growing the tree from Jack Pine seeds. The booklet I bought said to grow it outdoors, but it said on the cover that it could be kept on a desk. I am just making sure I don't kill the poor little tree.





Also, Can I just let it grow naturally? Sure, it wouldn't technically be a bonsai tree, but I don't like the idea of manipulating a bady tree just for some weird form of art.





Thank you.|||"Bonsai" is translated "tree in a pot", so a bonsai can be made from nearly ANY species of tree. It is designed to be a miniature tree in nature. Some species can be kept inside and some MUST be kept outside. A Jack pine MUST be kept outside so it can go dormant in the winter. Where do you live? That is important to know. You're welcome to contact me at wchoat@amercan-bonsai.com for more info.


Also look at my care page on www.american-bonsai.com|||Yes wal mart sells different kinds of indoor bonsai trees that can be kept inside.|||Bonsais can be kept indoors providing they are in a position that will receive a fair amount of natural light. It may pay to take them outdoors from time to time just to allow them some direct sunlight but this isn't essential.





If you leave your bonsai to grow naturally then it no longer becomes a bonsai - plus, if your Jack Pine grows to it's normal height (which it won't if contained in a pot) it will be too big for indoors anyway.|||Yes, but you are defeating the purpose. Here is a site for information on caring for your tree. http://www.pecanworld.com/bonsai.htm|||Only tropical and subtropical plants can be kept in side year 'round. I don't know if the Jack Pine fits that category, but winter hardy plants NEED that rest period. If they don't get it, they literally grow themselves to death.





Good luck!|||most bonsai's are kept inside|||Yes bonsais can be kept inside and because of the controlled environment they can do quite well! As far as the ''Baby'' tree. Though it is alive, it is plant material and as such has no feelings or other human (or animal) qualities about it. It wont care if you trim it back to maintain it as a bonsai because it can't care! Now go ahead, don't be afraid, take your scissors and WHACK IT'S LITTLE ARMS OFF!!!|||Only if it is an indoor tree. Most outside trees can be brought inside for a short period of time.|||Yes they can be grown inside. Make sure you water them properly.


For tips go to http://www.helpfulgardener.com/bonsai/|||they like inside