As this species of tree can grow to cover over a kilometer of ground, the dwarf versions of this tree can be sometimes extremely aggressive in smaller pots. The world's most renown banyan, the Great Banyan, has a canopy covering a circumference of over one kilometer. This tree lives in the Indian Botanic Garden, and is one of the most famous trees in the world. As more people are entering the bonsai hobby, there are more varieties of trees suitable for indoor growing coming into the market. Before you purchase any bonsai plants, you will want to find a line between ease of care and ease of styling the tree. This will ensure that you pick the right bonsai plants for you. If you are interested in growing Baobab bonsai, there are several things that you can do to acquire one. First, you can attempt to grow your own from a seed. Seeds can be purchased online or from specialty vendors. Seedlings and already designed bonsai can also be purchased, although shipping this type of plant can be dangerous if you are shipping during the dormancy period or to a place that has lower temperatures. You can start by purchasing a tree that has already been designed. These trees are typically five to seven years old and have had their basic shape already tended to by a bonsai tree artist. These trees are easier to take care of than shaping and designing your own tree, but are also more restrictive on what can be done with them. Caring for a bonsai involves a lot more than just watering your tree every now and then and watching it grow. Bonsais are works of art that require careful pruning and management in order for the tree to take the shape that you desire. When you first buy a bonsai, there are a few tools that you will want to keep on hand to ensure it is properly cared for. As bonsai trees are more work than a standard tree left to grow on its own, there are a lot of things that you need to know about bonsai care. First, because you are designing the tree to look a specific way, you need to take the time and effort to learn about the specific tree you are working with. Some species of trees have delicate branches, making them unsuitable for wiring.