Absolute Bonsai

Schefflera Bonsai - Schefflera arboricola

Schefflera Bonsai- Schefflera arboricola

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General Information: This dwarf schefflera is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy, palmate leaves densley coveirng flexible, green stems which gently fan out into a rounded crown. Moderate salt tolerance.

Family: Araliaceae

Lighting: Part shade, part sun

Temperature: Zone 9b.

Watering: Adequate water to keep from drying out and remaining dry.

Feeding: General purpose fertilizer. Supplies are available at www.hollowcreekbonsai.com

Pruning and wiring: Branching can be encouraged by pinching the stems. It can be pruned into a small tree over a period of years. Style as a broad crowned bonsai with the silhouette of a banyan tree.

Propagation: May be propagated by cuttings, seed and air layer.

Repotting: The tree needs annual repotting and may be severely root pruned. Not particular about the type of soil, however it should be well drained and slightly alkaline. We recommend Hollow Creek Farms Professional Main Bonsai Soil or Hollow Creek Farms Double Screened Bonsai Soil. Always be sure to add Hollow Creek Farms Micro Plus to the soil when potting your trees.

Pests and diseases: Scale and spider mites when grown indoors. No diseases of major concern.

Schefflera  Bonsai- Schefflera arboricola
Can be found at www.hollowcreekbonsai.com