bonsai; miniature potted plant
Refers both to the art form of cultivating miniature trees in containers and to the plant itself. Widely recognized as a Japanese cultural practice.
My grandfather waters his bonsai every morning.
Bonsai is a traditional Japanese art.
My grandfather grows bonsai in the garden.
I look forward to tending my bonsai every weekend.
He spent years training the pine into a bonsai.
It has become a habit to water the bonsai every morning.