Editor's pick: Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa), also known as tiger ficus, is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright light and makes a forgiving bonsai choice for beginners. Petite and ...

A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those trying this unique plant form for the first time, the question may arise: Isn’t a bonsai extremely ...