Bonsai trees
The Philippine TeaPublished: 11/11/2007 (mm/dd/yyyy) Latin name Carmona microphylla (Ehretia buxifolia) Common name Philippine Tea, Fujian (fu-¯ien) Tea Description This evergreen bush is a one of the plants which look like trees. It is recommended to grow it indoor during the whole year if the climate is temperate. Small leafs and it's integrated shape make it impossible to use other forming techniques but shearing. Forming with wires is not necessary at all. The tree is characterised by white blooms which grow between shiny leafs during the Spring and Summer. When the blooming season ends and everything goes fine, your bonsai should produce berry-looking fruit, which change their colour from green to red while maturing. We should also mention that this plant's correct name is Ehretia buxifolia, but bonsai hobbyists know it as the synonym; Carmona microphylla. sponsored links Type indoor Maintenance Light: Bear in mind that this bonsai requires a bright place, but it should be secured from the hot Summer sun. Temperature and exposure The range between 15°C - 24°C is the most suitable. Pruning and forming New twigs should be cut to 2-3 leafs once there are 6-8 leafs. Even it is not necessary, you may try wiring as well especially for woody twigs. Soil and replanting Repotting should be done every 2-nd year early in the Spring. Use soil which consists of one parts of argillaceous rock, 2 parts of peat, and 2 parts of sand or granulate clay. Watering and fertilization Maintain a good watering of the soil while the plant grows. It is recommended to lower the frequency and amount of watering during Winters. Bear in mind that the bonsai must not get totally dry. Fertilization should start in the early Spring once per 2 weeks. Fertilize it once per 4-6 weeks during Winter. Reproduction Anytime from seeds planted in greenhouse or similar constructions. It is also possible to grow a new bonsai if you have green cuttings which develop during Spring and Summer. Styles Carmona is suitable for all styles and sizes. Pictures   This is a place for pictures of real Ficus bonsai trees. If you have any, send us them and they will be published with your copyright and link to your site if necessary. This article has been viewed 1060 time(s). We recommend you to visit:
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