Online bonsai and supplies shop

Beginner and intermediate hobbyists, people buying gifts, and collectors looking for specific species or styles.

Sales of trees (priced by age, species and quality) plus add-on supplies like pots, tools and soil mixes, with shipping charged or built into prices.

• Plant care and horticulture knowledge
• Product photography and listing writing
• Packing live plants safely
• Patience, since trees take years to develop

• Shipping live plants across state lines can be restricted, check your state department of agriculture and the destination states' rules
• Some states require a nursery license or plant inspection to sell plants, check with your state
• Sales tax registration with your state if you sell taxable goods
• Home occupation permit, HOA or lease rules if you grow and pack at home
• Plants can die in transit or in extreme weather, plan a replacement or refund policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on how much stock you grow or source, your website or marketplace setup, and packing supplies. Tools, pots, soil and wire add to the range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $2,500, depending on your range, how many trees are ready to sell, and how well you reach hobbyists and gift buyers. Trees take years to develop, so growth can be gradual.

Shipping live plants across state lines can be restricted, so check your state department of agriculture and destination states' rules. Also check whether your state requires a nursery license or plant inspection, sales tax registration, and home occupation or HOA rules.