Bonsai: Care & Growth Journal

Bonsai: Care & Growth Journal

Watering Reminder, Garden Log

7 ratings
6 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 26, 2026
  • June 27, 2026

Features

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This app is a dedicated photo journal and care diary for bonsai enthusiasts. It allows users to track their trees' growth over years with photos, manage watering and care schedules, and log species-specific needs. Export collages and long images to share your bonsai journey.

Photo journal for each bonsai tree
Visual growth timeline
Species-aware care calendar
Customizable watering reminders
Collage and long image export
Native iOS design with aesthetic principles
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What's New in Bonsai

3.1

June 27, 2026

Bug fix

Subscription plans

Bonsai Premium Monthly

Bonsai Premium Monthly

$2.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$49.99

Bonsai Premium Lifetime

Bonsai Premium Lifetime

User reviews

Love the collage feature! Perfect for sharing progress.

Every time I post my trees on Reddit r/Bonsai or Instagram, people ask about the progression history. This bonsai photo journal makes it effortless to show them. The one-tap long image and collage export is a game-changer. I can instantly combine years of deadwood weathering and branch ramification into a single, gorgeous image. It turns your hard work into a slow-motion art film. If you love showing off your trees, you need this.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the amazing support! We are thrilled that our bonsai photo journal and collage feature make it effortless for you to share your bonsai tree care journey on Reddit and Instagram. Tracking the progression history and showcasing branch ramification is exactly why we built this plant tracker. Stay tuned for more features to help with your bonsai care and growth!

Pure Zen. The most beautiful app on my phone.

As someone who appreciates both bonsai and great software design, this app is an absolute joy. It embraces Japanese aesthetic principles perfectly—minimalist, quiet, and entirely focused on the trees. The native iOS implementation is flawless, with buttery smooth scrolling and tactical haptic feedback. Dark Mode looks incredible and makes the vibrant greens of my juniper bonsai pop. It feels like an official Apple-designed app for tree lovers.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the beautiful review! We designed this bonsai journal with a minimalist, Zen-inspired philosophy to make sure the focus always stays on your trees. Hearing that the native iOS design and Dark Mode elevate your juniper bonsai care experience means the world to us. We’ll keep refining the app to keep it clean, quiet, and perfect for tree lovers. Happy growing!

Finally! An app that actually understands bonsai.

If you’re tired of generic plant apps treating your 10-year-old juniper like a common pothos, download this immediately. Bonsai isn't about rigid 7-day watering schedules; it's about the long game. This app is the perfect visual growth timeline. I love how easily I can track my wiring, repotting, and ramification cycles without filling out tedious spreadsheets. The collage export feature is brilliant—perfect for sharing progress updates on Reddit. It’s quiet, beautiful, and respects the art.
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Response from developer

Thank you for recognizing what makes our app different! We built this because we know bonsai care is a long game, not just a rigid watering schedule. We wanted to create a dedicated bonsai tracker that seamlessly documents wiring, repotting, and pruning over years. So glad you're loving the visual growth timeline and the collage export feature for sharing your progress! More pro features are on the way.

A priceless visual history of my trees.

I manage over 20 trees (mostly azalea and pine bonsai), and keeping track of their progression used to be a mess of iPhone photo albums. This bonsai care log changed everything. Every tree gets its own profile, and watching the deadwood weather or the branch ramification develop over pruning cycles feels like watching a slow-motion film. It’s more than a tracker; it’s a beautiful diary for your passion. Absolutely flawless execution.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the review! We designed this bonsai care log specifically to help enthusiasts track branch ramification and deadwood weather over time. Knowing that it serves as a beautiful visual history and diary for your 20+ trees (especially your azalea and pine bonsai!) makes all the hard work worth it. We’ll keep improving this bonsai tracker to ensure your personal plant profiles remain flawless. Happy growing!

Forget general plant apps. This is the gold standard.

If you treat bonsai as an art project, you need this bonsai tree care app. No forms to fill out, no annoying data collection, just a gorgeous, native experience focused entirely on the trees. The growth timeline alone makes it worth the download. Essential for anyone growing mini bonsai or finished master trees!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for this incredible review! We completely agree that growing bonsai is a beautiful art form, not just a set of rigid rules. That is exactly why we designed this bonsai tree care app to skip the annoying data forms and focus entirely on a gorgeous, native experience for your trees. We are thrilled that you love the bonsai growth timeline! Whether you are styling a mini bonsai or preserving a finished master tree, our goal is to provide the perfect visual plant journal to capture every styling session and pruning milestone. Thank you for recognizing our design philosophy. Happy growing, and stay tuned for more organic updates!

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FAQ

What is Bonsai's main purpose?

Bonsai is designed as a dedicated photo journal and care diary specifically for bonsai growers. It focuses on tracking the long-term growth and unique care needs of each tree, differentiating itself from general plant care apps.

How does Bonsai handle watering reminders?

Bonsai offers a watering reminder and care log that is gentle and optional, recognizing that bonsai watering is a nuanced discipline. The care calendar shows what was last watered and what needs attention weekly, rather than enforcing a fixed schedule.

Can I track different bonsai species with Bonsai?

Yes, Bonsai allows you to tag each bonsai by species, such as Juniper, Ficus, or Japanese Maple. This enables you to keep notes that travel with the tree and manage species-specific seasonal rhythms.

What kind of export options does Bonsai offer?

Bonsai allows you to create stunning collages from your bonsai photos with one tap. You can also generate long-image summaries of your entire bonsai garden, perfect for sharing on social media or with friends.

Is Bonsai available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, Bonsai is currently supported on iPhone. There is no information indicating support for other devices like Android or tablets at this time.

What are the subscription options for Bonsai Premium?

Bonsai offers two subscription plans: Bonsai Premium Monthly at $2.99 per month and Bonsai Premium Yearly at $19.99 per year. These plans likely unlock additional features or content beyond the free version.

How often is Bonsai updated?

The latest version of Bonsai is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

What is the age rating for Bonsai?

Bonsai has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content or themes that would restrict access for younger users.