Phyllanthus Mirabilis
$38.40
incl. GST
- Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:
- 23cm for Pot Size 8.5cm(Ø)
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Grown for its beautiful foliage and plump caudex, it is the only Phyllantus to be caudiciform.
- Another peculiarity of this plant is that the leaves are 'maroonish' 'greenish' & they fold together in pairs like butterfly wings at dusk, and open again in the morning.
- Ideal for grooming to a nice bonsai plant.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- 20% to 30% potting soil mix & 70% to 80% good draining mix (pumice + lecca + crushed volcanic rocks).
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LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Full sun or semi-shade.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Little watering (water sparingly once a week) to maintain plump caudex as this mimics difficult growing conditions in the wild.
- Similar to the way of bonsai growing but with lesser hassle.
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