Description
- A Bonsai tree is a replication of nature.
- Enhance the aesthetic appeal.
- A tree is planted in a shallow container.
- Best for both indoor and outdoor.
Boxwood is a very hardy plant and grows rapidly as well. This is mostly used as an ornamental plant and is grown and shaped into a variety of designs. There are more than 70 species of boxwood. In nature, the boxwood often grows with twisted trunks and branches.
The flowers are white. Boxwood has many good characteristics that are useful for bonsai. It has the smallest leaf of all Boxwoods which is why it is sought after for bonsai. Dark green leaves create greenery, naturally short internodes and they can take hard pruning that prompts prolific back budding. It works best for bonsai shaping because its root system is shallow and fibrous that often produces powerful surface roots and nebari and the bark is thin. Idea location for Buxus bonsai is the window sill, terrace, balcony, patio, outdoor garden, etc.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Plant Spread | 8 inch (20 cm) |
Common Name | Box Bonsai, Boxwood Bonsai |
Flower Colour | White |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- The boxwood should be positioned outside or near the window in a sunny or semi-shaded place. Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with 3 to 5 hours of sunlight.
Soil
- The soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- Repot the boxwood every two to five years depending on its age and size. Boxwoods tolerate root pruning well.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Pruning:
- Trim the new shoots leaving one or two pairs of leaves.
- If the canopy becomes very dense the leaves should be thinned out in order to let light get in, prevent the inner twigs from dying, and encourage back-budding.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus, or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’t
- Don’t fertilize the common boxwood during winter dormancy.
- Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
Buxus Bonsai Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:
Sunlight | 2 to 4 house of direct sunlight |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | The well-drained and coarse potting soil |
Temperature | 25 to 35 degree C |
Fertilizer | Bonsai fertilizer |
Buxus Bonsai Special Feature
Realistic representation of nature in the miniature form.
Buxus Bonsai Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Bonsai use to create a natural beauty in a small space
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