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Deciduous bonsai with dangling white bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Profuse bloomer with elegant appearance. Unique autumn fruits. Natural branching is beautiful.
Styrax japonicus, commonly known as Japanese snowbell (Ego-noki in Japanese), is a deciduous tree native to Japan and East Asia. In early summer (May to June), it produces an abundant display of small, nodding, bell-shaped white flowers that hang beneath the branches, creating a delicate and graceful effect. The tree's name 'Ego' derives from the saponin-rich bitter bark and fruit, historically used by Japanese fishermen as a fish stupefacient. In bonsai, it is admired for the elegant hanging flowers and the fine branching that develops with age. The multiple-trunk (kabudachi) style is particularly popular, evoking natural woodland scenes.
Origen
Japan and East Asia
Esperanza de vida
100+ years
Tamaño
15-50cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
−
Partial shade to sun. Prefers cooler conditions
Loves water. Do not let dry in summer
Use natural branching. Prune after flowering
Flower buds form on previous year wood. Time pruning carefully
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Japanese Snowbell es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Japanese Snowbell es 100+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Japanese Snowbell típicamente alcanza 15-50cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Japanese Snowbell se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Japanese Snowbell varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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