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Flowering bonsai blooming pink or white from summer to autumn. Smooth bark and twisted trunk create unique character. Named for bark so smooth even monkeys slip.
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as crape myrtle, is a genus of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia, and other parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. It is a member of the family Lythraceae, which is also known as the loosestrife family. These flowering trees are beautifully colored and are often planted both privately and commercially as ornamentals.
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Origen
Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia (introduced to Japan in the Edo period)
Esperanza de vida
100+ years
Tamaño
15-60cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Fertilizer (regular)
Full sun outdoors. Poor flowering without enough light
Loves water. Watch for water shortage during flowering
Prune after flowering to promote next year's buds. Build with thick branches
Watch for powdery mildew. Ensure airflow and preventive spraying
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Crape Myrtle es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Crape Myrtle es 100+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Crape Myrtle típicamente alcanza 15-60cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Crape Myrtle se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Crape Myrtle varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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