The following list indicates the main species grown indoors. Some leafy plants , such as fuchsias and bougainvilleas, for instance, may drop some of their leaves in late fall. As a rule, conifers are harder to grow. In order to produce fruit, fruit-bearing bonsai need to be given conditions that will encourage them to flower. Tropical plants do not have a distinct dormancy period.
Subtropical species are somewhat more demanding, but are worth a try.
Finally, remember that deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs from Canadian forests are unable to thrive indoors. Cedrus libani ssp. X Citrofortunella microcarpa Syn. Duranta erecta Syn. F. microcarpa Syn.