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Kummerowia striata
One of the seven autumn flowers. Countless small purple flowers on weeping slender branches create exquisite charm. A quintessential grass-style bonsai capturing autumn spirit.
Lespedeza species, commonly known as bush clover or Hagi in Japanese, are deciduous shrubs in the legume family native to Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, and North America. Hagi is one of the 'Seven Autumn Grasses' (Aki no nanakusa) celebrated in classical Japanese poetry since the Man'yoshu anthology. In August to October, slender, arching branches become laden with masses of small purple-pink (occasionally white) pea-shaped flowers. In bonsai, the cascading (kengai) style is most popular for this species, with flowering branches draping gracefully over the pot edge. The plant regenerates vigorously from the base each spring after hard pruning, making it relatively easy to maintain and shape.
Origem
Japan, Korean Peninsula, China, and North America
Expectativa de vida
10-20 years
Tamanho
15-50cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Fertilizer (regular)
Full sun outdoors. Good air circulation
Loves water. Never let dry out
Hard prune in spring. Utilize natural weeping form
Vigorous root growth. Repot annually recommended
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Japanese Bush Clover é -5〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Japanese Bush Clover é 10-20 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Japanese Bush Clover normalmente atinge 15-50cm (bonsai size) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Japanese Bush Clover se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Japanese Bush Clover varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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