Bonsai vs Hydroponics
Bonsai and hydroponics have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bonsai | Hydroponics |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | $80 |
Choose bonsai if
- Less about being useful
- More creative
- Off screen
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose hydroponics if
- More useful day to day
- More about following a method
- More screen time
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Bonsai: Bonsai Soil, Bonsai Wire, Bonsai Tool Kit Full cost breakdown
- Hydroponics: Air Pump and Airstone Set, Hydroponic Nutrients, Grow Light, pH and EC/TDS Meter Set Full cost breakdown