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Bonsai, made approachable.
Most people who want a bonsai give up before they buy one. The advice online contradicts itself, the species names are unfamiliar, and it's hard to tell which tree will survive a normal living room.
Bonsai Bob is being built to fix that. We're starting small and deliberately: a short list of beginner-friendly trees, honest care guidance, and help when you need it. Right now we're listening — the trees people ask for first are the ones we'll stock first.
Simplicity first
Bonsai has centuries of tradition behind it. You don't need all of it to keep one healthy tree alive — so we start with what actually matters.
Beginner education
Clear, plain-language guidance on watering, light and placement, written for someone who has never owned a bonsai.
Good starter trees
We're choosing varieties that tolerate normal homes and small mistakes, rather than the most demanding species.
Clear care guidance
Every tree will ship with straightforward instructions, and help if something doesn't look right.
Help us pick the first tree.
Have a look at the three bonsai we're considering and join the list for the one you'd want.
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