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Fukien Tea
IntermediateEhretia microphylla
Evergreen from southern China. Small glossy leaves, white flowers, and red berries. Tropical species popular worldwide as indoor bonsai. Trunk bark has unique texture.
Dificuldade
Intermediate
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Expectativa de vida
50+ years
Tamanho
10-40cm (bonsai size)
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Sobre
Carmona retusa (syn. Ehretia microphylla), commonly known as Fukien tea or Philippine tea (Fukken-cha in Japanese), is a small evergreen tree in the family Boraginaceae native to southern China (particularly Fujian Province), Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. It bears small, glossy, dark green leaves with slightly wavy margins and produces tiny white flowers throughout the year, followed by green berries that ripen through red to black. The naturally fine-textured foliage, abundant flowers and berries, and the ease with which its roots develop a dramatic flared base make it one of the most popular tropical bonsai species worldwide, particularly favored in Southeast Asian and Chinese bonsai traditions.
Informações básicas
Origem
Southern China (Fujian Province), Taiwan, and Southeast Asia
Expectativa de vida
50+ years
Tamanho
10-40cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Guia de Cuidados
Placement
Bright indoor location. Maintain minimum 15°C temperature
Watering
Water when topsoil dries. Misting leaves is also effective
Styling
Build fine branching through pruning. Wire carefully
Notes
Cold sensitive. Drops leaves below 10°C
IntermediateEvergreenIndoorTropical
FAQ de Fukien Tea
QQual a dificuldade de manter Fukien Tea?
A
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
QQual é a temperatura ideal para Fukien Tea?
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A temperatura ideal para Fukien Tea é -5〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
QQual é a expectativa de vida de Fukien Tea?
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A expectativa de vida média de Fukien Tea é 50+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
QQual o tamanho que Fukien Tea atinge?
A
Fukien Tea normalmente atinge 10-40cm (bonsai size) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
QO que devo alimentar Fukien Tea?
A
Fukien Tea se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
QQual é o preço típico de Fukien Tea?
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O preço de Fukien Tea varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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