ProFlowers Bonsai {Giveaway!}

Okay, you might think it’s a tad crazy that I’m reviewing a bonsai tree.   Maybe it is a little strange for me – the possessor of the brownest blackest of all thumbs.

I love plants. Really I do.  But, their lifespan tends to be very short at my house.   Ahem.

Since receiving my fabulous Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai from ProFlowers, I’ve remembered to water it faithfully and it’s looking quite healthy! I’m really quite impressed with my bonsai-growing capabilities.

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Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai

Did you know that the word ‘bonsai’ means “little trees in pots?” I mean, seriously.  So clever!

The indoor bonsai originated in Asia, but has been adopted into Western culture as a popular art form.   I love the beauty, life and interest that the bonsai brings into my home.

As I mentioned, taking care of a bonsai is relatively easy.  Before I agreed to do this review and giveaway, I carefully researched how much “work” (i.e. brain power to remember to water the tree) was involved.  I water my bonsai every two or three days and I have it sitting on a plate with water in it so that the soil doesn’t dry out.

This mini tree is workin’ for me!  I can’t believe that it’s looking so good!

If you are looking for a gift for someone special, check out ProFlowers Bonsai Trees and their adorable, yummy Birthday Baskets!

ProFlowers has generously agreed to give away a Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai tree to one of you!

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Congratulations to Ashley from A Young Wife’s Tale! 🙂  Your Bonsai will be on it’s way soon!

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I will draw the winner on Saturday, July 24th via Random.org!

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89 Comments

  1. I have never had a Bonsai tree before! My favorite indoor plant is an African Violet. I had one for many years that my husband bought me for my desk at work. I was heart broken when the stem was accidently broken and it died. I didn’t know you could become so attached to a plant! 🙂

  2. My favorite plant is the spider plant-that’s about the only thing I haven’t killed! I’d love to give the Bonsai tree a try!

  3. My favorite indoor plant is a small pot of bamboo. It was given as a house warming gift 3 years ago. I water it MAYBE every 2 weeks. It is the easiest plant I’ve ever owned.

  4. My favorite plant is an aloe plant….I always like to have aloe around for burns. It is also relatively easy to keep alive which is key!

  5. My favorite is my Christmas Cactus, my boss gave it to me about three years ago and amazingly it’s still alive. I love plants but have a hard time keeping them alive.

  6. I have always wanted to try bonsai!

    My favorite indoor plant is a palm tree sort of plant. I bought it for $5 about 15 years ago. It has a story of its own: it’s moved to two new homes with us, one team of movers broke it (but it grew back), and so on. It must be six feet tall now, and it would probably be taller if it didn’t bend down to stay in the light from the window!
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  7. I would have to say it is the Rosemary plant that I have growing in my kitchen. I started it from seed and it has been going for 2-3 yrs now.

  8. My favorite indoor plants are succulents. I have a jade plant that I’ve had for over twenty years, and it has spawned hundreds of cuttings and new plants.

  9. Love africian violets…I cann’t get them to grow for anything..but my mom has the green thumb with them!

  10. Its a tough one for me…I love African violets and have killed two that were a wedding gift. I tend to water, forget them, pour on the water, etc. African violets aren’t as forgiving.

    The other fave would be Christmas cactus. My mom had one for awhile and we loved its cheery blooms in the winter.

  11. Oh goodness! How I would love some sort of plant that would stay alive! I’ve killed ferns, potted herbs, and even the plant that my mom swore was the easiest to grow! Oh dear oh dear!

    Hopefully the bonsai will have a better fate if I win! I promise I’ll try hard 🙂

  12. I love my Peace Lily! I’ve had it forever and it always comes back even when it’s been neglected! 🙂

  13. Sadly, a cactus! lol-It’s only because it’s about the only thing I CAN’T kill lol

    I do not have a green thumb, but am impressed with your skills with the bonsai! would love to win! Hope I can keep it alive ha

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  14. My favorite indoor plant is a philodendron. It doesn’t seem to require much of anything … just a little water now and again. 🙂

  15. I have to say I don’t have a favorite indoor plant because I like you have a brown/black thumb. But this sounds like something I could possibly up keep!

  16. I don’t have a favorite indoor plant yet… I’m planning on trying some herbs. I believe that my thumbs may have completely fallen off because they turned so black!

  17. I am a big fan of my aloe plant!So many shoots have come from that plant,everyone in town has received a baby from my plant and now have there own aloe plants from mine.I have always wanted a Bonsai but have never had the chance to own one.
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  18. Actually, bonsais are one of my favorite indoor plants. My husband has several that we have scattered about our home:-)

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