Hi everyone,
I’ve noticed there may be quite a few Bonsai Nuts from our Little Red Dot (Singapore) as well as friends across Southeast Asia (ASEAN) who might be reading, learning, and quietly lurking here. I thought it would be wonderful to gather, connect, and start building a small community where we can share encouragement, positivity, and knowledge that’s specific to our region.
A little about myself to get things started:
I’m Jonathan, and my fascination with bonsai goes back about 40 years, when my father brought home a bonsai (I believe it was a Shui Mei). Although I never found out what happened to that tree, it left a lasting impression on me.
Life then took me on other adventures—I worked in banking, traveled extensively, and spent much of my free time as an avid adventure biker. But in 2023, when my first child was born, I slowed down to spend more time at home with family. That shift gave me the space to finally start my own bonsai journey, and in 2025 I officially became a Bonsai Nut!
As I dive deeper into this hobby, I realize that caring for bonsai in Singapore (and much of ASEAN) comes with unique challenges:
I’d love to hear from others in Singapore or across ASEAN:
Looking forward to meeting more of you from Singapore and ASEAN!
— Jonathan
I’ve noticed there may be quite a few Bonsai Nuts from our Little Red Dot (Singapore) as well as friends across Southeast Asia (ASEAN) who might be reading, learning, and quietly lurking here. I thought it would be wonderful to gather, connect, and start building a small community where we can share encouragement, positivity, and knowledge that’s specific to our region.
A little about myself to get things started:
I’m Jonathan, and my fascination with bonsai goes back about 40 years, when my father brought home a bonsai (I believe it was a Shui Mei). Although I never found out what happened to that tree, it left a lasting impression on me.
Life then took me on other adventures—I worked in banking, traveled extensively, and spent much of my free time as an avid adventure biker. But in 2023, when my first child was born, I slowed down to spend more time at home with family. That shift gave me the space to finally start my own bonsai journey, and in 2025 I officially became a Bonsai Nut!
As I dive deeper into this hobby, I realize that caring for bonsai in Singapore (and much of ASEAN) comes with unique challenges:
- Most of us live in apartments with limited space and little direct sunlight.
- Our climate and conditions don’t always match the advice in books or forums that are often written for temperate regions.
I’d love to hear from others in Singapore or across ASEAN:
- How do you care for your bonsai in our climate and living spaces?
- What has worked (and what hasn’t)?
- What stories—successes or struggles—can you share to help others learn?
Looking forward to meeting more of you from Singapore and ASEAN!
— Jonathan
