Bonsai vs Houseplants
Bonsai and houseplants have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bonsai | Houseplants |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | $30 |
Choose bonsai if
- More fiddly, precise work
- Slower to reward you
- More creative
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose houseplants if
- Less fiddly
- Quicker first wins
- More about following a method
About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Bonsai: Bonsai Soil, Bonsai Wire, Bonsai Tool Kit Full cost breakdown
- Houseplants: About $30 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown