Species originating from Southwest China that belongs to the Boraginaceae family.
Bonsai evergreen with slow growth, 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 leaf (Macrophyla) and the smaller leaf (microphyla), the latter being less common.
The Carmona Bonsai is an indoor plant.
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 color.
It produces a white flower that can 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 gets 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight per day, being rotated 180° weekly, away from heat sources or air conditioning. It can spend the hot months outside but does not tolerate temperatures below 12°C.
Watering : Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water comes out of the drainage holes, in order to moisten the soil evenly, always from above, never by immersion, using a watering can with fine holes.
For tips about 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 tray under the Bonsai, never leave any water in it (to prevent the roots from rotting).
Nutrition : From February to November, with a basic plan consisting 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, consult the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.
Pruning: It grows slowly and its leaves remain beautiful for a long time, so 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 Leafy Bonsai Soil in April/May, with pruning and/or partial defoliation.
Details about repotting, post-repotting care, and specific fortifiers you can use can be found 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.
