Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Insula

Name: Chinese Sweet Plum Bonsai Insula
Brand: wio
SKU: 52453

SKU: 52453

€59.90

The Chinese Sweet Plum, Sageretia theezans, is a delightful bonsai known for its fine, glossy green leaves and the production of small, plum-like fruits. Cultivated in the Insula system, this bonsai combines the traditional charm of fruit-bearing trees with the convenience of indoor care, making it a unique and attractive choice for any interior space.

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Originating from the subtropical regions of China, the Chinese Sweet Plum bonsai is celebrated for its ability to produce sweet, edible fruits in addition to its ornamental value. The Insula system, with its special substrate mix, living moss, and coconut mat base, provides an ideal environment for this species, ensuring optimal moisture, aeration, and humidity. This innovative cultivation method allows the Sageretia theezans to not only thrive in indoor conditions but also to bear fruit, offering a touch of the exotic to your home or office. Whether placed near a window for natural, indirect light or under a WIO LED lamp, the Chinese Sweet Plum adapts well, enhancing its surroundings with its lush foliage and intriguing fruits.
Plant Type: Bonsai tree

Origin: Subtropical China

Growth Habit: Delicate and compact

Leaf Colour: Glossy green

Fruit: Small, plum-like, edible

Light Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight or WIO LED lamp

Watering: Even moisture, supported by the Insula's substrate

Humidity: High, maintained by the living moss
Pruning: Regular pruning is necessary to shape the tree and encourage fruit production. Prune after fruiting to prepare for the next cycle.

Wiring: Can be done carefully to shape branches, but should be monitored to prevent damage as the tree grows.

Pinching: Pinch back new shoots to the first two leaves to control growth and maintain the tree's compact size, especially during the active growing season.
Produces sweet, edible fruits, adding a unique aspect to its ornamental appeal.

Thrives indoors with the Insula system, which offers ideal growing conditions.

Versatile in placement, flourishing in both natural indirect sunlight and artificial lighting.

A fascinating species for bonsai enthusiasts and fruit lovers alike, offering both beauty and taste.
An enchanting addition to any indoor setting, bringing beauty and a hint of the edible to your space.

Position in a spot that receives bright, indirect sunlight or under a WIO LED lamp, ensuring it gets enough light to flourish and fruit.

Keep the substrate consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging to promote healthy growth and fruiting.

Regularly spray the moss to maintain the right humidity level around the bonsai.

Engage in pruning, wiring, and pinching to maintain its aesthetic form and support fruit production.