/r/Bonsai/

r/Bonsai

372k members
r/Bonsai is a subreddit with 372k members. The community frequently discusses bonsai, juniper, maple, styling, and pine, and the most common flair used is show and tell, discussion question, long-term progression, museum/professional nursery visit, and styling critique.
A sub dedicated to bonsai trees and associated plants and art styles. Focusing on bonsai techniques (growing, styling, wiring, repotting), sharing & critiquing member trees, bonsai care and general help. Get more trees!

Popular Topics in r/Bonsai

#1

Bonsai

130 posts
#2

Juniper

14 posts
#3

Maple

10 posts
#4

Styling

9 posts
#5

Pine

8 posts
#6

Progression

5 posts
#7

Advice

5 posts
#8

Elm

4 posts
#9

Japanese Maple

4 posts
#10

Cypress

4 posts

Flair Used in r/Bonsai

#1
Show and Tell
: "My bluebell is blooming"
44 posts
#2
Discussion Question
: "1st attempt at cannabonsai. Do you think it has a place in the bonsai world?"
5 posts
#3
Long-Term Progression
: "Progression update Casuarina equisetifolia"
4 posts
#4
Museum/Professional Nursery Visit
: "Fall Colors"
3 posts
#5
Styling Critique
: "First Styling. Ilex Cernata"
3 posts
#6
Video
: "Small Black Pine only 14cm done by Koji Hiramatsu"
2 posts
#7
Kusamono/Accent Plant
: "Green Clumping Bamboo Autumn Cutback, I love how the shoots are starting to overflow over the rim"
1 post
#8
Humor
: "Happy Halloween"
1 post
#9
Weekly Thread
: "[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 44]"
1 post
#10
Inspiration Picture
: "Cape Town born artist celebrates 80th birthday with bonsai exhibition"
1 post

Member Growth in r/Bonsai

Yearly
+26k members(7.4%)

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Last updated: November 2, 2026