Buxus Harlandii Bonsai 5 years old

Common Name: Buxus Harlandii

Scientific Name: Buxus Harlandii

Description: Native to Hong Kong, it is a species that belongs to the Buxaceae family.

This evergreen bonsai is known for its dense foliage and small dark green oval leaves, which give it a very elegant and distinct appearance.

The flowering of Buxus Harlandii occurs in early Spring, with small yellow flowers which, although discreet, add a special charm to the plant. Its wood is hard and resistant, making it ideal for shaping in Bonsai.

Location: It can live indoors near a window well exposed to the sun with a minimum of 2 to 3 hours daily and without air conditioning, where it should be rotated 180° weekly.

It can also live outdoors all year round as long as it is protected from strong winds and frost; it is very sensitive to the lack of direct sunlight.

Watering: Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water comes out of the drainage holes, in order to evenly moisten the soil, always from above never by immersion, using a watering can with fine nozzles.

Tips about watering, see the watering technical sheet.

Let the top layer of soil dry slightly between each watering (to confirm if the plant already needs water, touch the soil with your fingers).

If you have a tray under the Bonsai, never leave any water in it (to prevent the roots from rotting).

There is no advantage in misting the leaves; only do it on the days you fertilize and if the fertilizer is for foliar application, but ensure the leaves dry by night to avoid fungi.

Nutrition: From February to October/November, with a base 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, see the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.

Pruning: Let 6 to 8 leaves grow, then cut back to the first leaves.

Tips about pruning, see the pruning and defoliation technical sheet.

Transplanting: Using Bonsai Leafy Soil in February/March, with strong pruning.

Details about transplanting, post-transplant care and specific fortifiers that you can use, see the transplanting technical sheet.

Wiring: Can be wired all year round.

Instructions about wiring, see the wiring technical sheet.