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Hello again, since none did reply to my topic in keeping Gardenia indoor, I would like try try with this species instead.
Ligustrum Obtusifolium, Japanese privet.
Is it possible to keep indoor?
Thank you

Bo Hansson wrote: Hello again, since none did reply to my topic in keeping Gardenia indoor, I would like try try with this species instead.
Ligustrum Obtusifolium, Japanese privet.

You could look that up. Search for Ligustrum Obtusifolium care. I did not know it for this specific variety, so I Googled it for you.



You'll see it's listed as an outdoor plant. Also, you'll see:

Climate: Subcontinental climate
Minimal temperature: 2°C (35°F)
Optimal temperature: 22-24°C (71-75°F)

So no, I don't think you can keep this indoors. Actually, all trees will do better outdoors (provided it's in the right climate).

But why pick a species and ask if it can be kept indoors? Why not look up a list of trees that can be kept indoors?

Yes because, the website you refer to only list 9 species for indoor.
And one of them is the Azalea, I am pretty sure you cannot keep this indoors right?
And I do not have the option to keep outdoor bonsais
Thank you.

Hej Bosse

Do you have any option to keep the trees in a cold but frost Free place in winter?

I keep my ligusturum sinense in my unheated basement at 5-10 c. If kept like that not much light is needed. That is actually by definition indoor. What is bad for the trees is living room temperature in winter, not to be kept indoor.

Thank you topfrog.
Did think that ligusturum sinense, the chinese version did not need dormancy period in winter as many sell them as indoor?

Bo Hansson wrote: Yes because, the website you refer to only list 9 species for indoor.

I did not refer to that site for indoor bonsai.

Bo Hansson wrote: Thank you topfrog.
Did think that ligusturum sinense, the chinese version did not need dormancy period in winter as many sell them as indoor?

As allways....that depends. Growing them on a widowsill in room temperature without additional light where I live would be hard. I Think de had 3 sunny Days in november and 5 in december. And those Days are just a few hours long.

In my location I havent heard of anyone overwintering any bonsai in living room temperature successfully. Dry air is also an issue in central heated house.

Tropfrog wrote: What is bad for the trees is living room temperature in winter, not to be kept indoor.

I tend to disagree with this statement.

leatherback wrote:

Tropfrog wrote: What is bad for the trees is living room temperature in winter, not to be kept indoor.

I tend to disagree with this statement.

Fair enough. What do you Think is the issue indoors?

I do grow on a windowsill but I use led lights because like you write in winter I do not get enough light.
But still not got an answer to my question, do this species need a dormancy period in winter?
So is it possible to keep indoor?
I grow chinese elm, serissa, ficus, carmona without any overwintering.
Thank you