Species originating from Southwest China that belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
Bonsai is a persistent slow-growing plant, with leaves highly appreciated for their lush green color.
The Bonsai Carmona produces a white flower that can be followed by a fruit. There are 2 varieties, the larger-leafed (Macrophyla) and the smaller-leafed (microphyla), the latter being less common.
The Carmona Bonsai is an indoor plant.
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Common Name : Carmona
Scientific Name : Ehretia buxifolia
Characterization : Originating from Southwest China, it belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
A small-sized tree with slow growth, evergreen leaves highly appreciated for their lush green.
It produces a white flower which may be followed by a fruit. There are 2 varieties, the large leaf (Macrophyla) and the small leaf (microphyla), the latter fruits more easily.
Location : Indoors near a window (maximum distance 50 cm), without curtains or blinds, where it receives 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight per day, rotated 180° weekly, away from heat sources or air conditioning. It can spend the warm months outside but does not tolerate temperatures below 12°C.
Watering : Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water flows out of the drainage holes, to evenly moisten the soil, always from above never by immersion, using a watering can with fine nozzles.
For tips on watering, consult the watering technical sheet.
Allow the top layer of soil to dry well between waterings (to confirm if the plant needs water, touch the soil with your fingers). It does not have a high water consumption.
They are sensitive to root fungi if subjected to excess water and/or lack of light.
If you have a plate under the Bonsai, never leave any water in it (to prevent the roots from rotting).
Nutrition : From February to November, with a basic plan composed of a complete fertilizer (Fertil Bonsai Humic, or Green & Gold Bonsai Organic or Biogold), and a biostimulant (Bio Bonsai Activ), which can also be combined with other products from our range.
Detailed information on how to combine these products with the rest of our range, or for a more specific nutrition plan, please consult the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.
Pruning: It has slow growth and its leaves remain beautiful for a long time; we should control new shoots as soon as they reach the desired size to obtain "compact" plants.
For pruning tips, consult the pruning and defoliation technical sheet.
Repotting : Using Terra Bonsai Folhosas in April/May, with pruning and/or partial defoliation.
Details about repotting, post-repotting care, and specific fortifiers you can use are available in the repotting technical sheet.
Wiring : Uncommon, can be done all year round, it is very brittle.
For wiring instructions, consult the wiring technical sheet.
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