Sakura Bonsai in White Bowl 樱花 (JAPAN)
$169.60
incl. GST
- Overall Height APPROXIMATELY 20cm(H)
- 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 are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers at the time of order/delivery.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- A cherry blossom is a flower of many trees of the genus Prunus.
- The most well-known species is the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is commonly called SAKURA (桜 or 櫻; さくら).
- They are widely distributed, especially in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere including Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Mainland China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand, and West Siberia.
- All varieties of cherry blossom trees produce small, unpalatable fruit or edible cherries.
- Edible cherries generally come from cultivars of the related species Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus.
- This Bonsai Cherry Blossom Tree is a mini-sized flowering spectacle.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Plant in well-drained, moist soil that is not overly wet.
- Although adaptable to many soil types, Cherry Blossom Trees prefer acidic soils.
FEEDING/FERTILIZER
- A common recommendation is to fertilize cherry trees once a year.
- Applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10 in early spring, about a month before bloom.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Full sun, partial shade, or mostly shady locations will all work.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- During the first season, Cherry Blossom Trees require moderate watering care, preferably once a week for 30 minutes or to a depth of 18 inches.
- Once established, simply water once every two to three weeks.