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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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Origem
Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia (introduced to Japan in the Edo period)
Expectativa de vida
100+ years
Tamanho
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 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 Crape Myrtle é -5〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Crape Myrtle é 100+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Crape Myrtle normalmente atinge 15-60cm (bonsai size) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Crape Myrtle se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Crape Myrtle varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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