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Chinese Elm

Oriental Lacebark elm, more commonly known as Chinese Elm is among the most popular elm which are grown as bonsai. The leaves of this semi-evergreen plant are small, bright to deep green, delicate and toothed. As the plant mature with time, the silvery bark starts to peel off and reveals shades of red and tan, giving rise to the name lacebark elm. It has slightly predictable growth pattern making it an ideal bonsai for beginners.

It forms a beautiful s-shape flowering trunk and lovely twiggy branches due to its excellent twig structure when correctly styled. The Chinese elm develops a fine ramification with small leaves making it a suitable bonsai plant.

This lovely semi-evergreen tree has been cultivated for generations and makes for a truly beautiful bonsai.

Category: Product ID: 1723

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BONSAI CARE:

Light: Full sunlight or Bright Indirect sunlight is ideal. Do not place you bonsai in a shady position.

Watering: Water your bonsai generously when the soil starts to dry. Do not let your bonsai soil to dry out completely. Smaller bonsai pots can also be dunk in a water bucket.

Humidity: Bonsai tree like humidity around them. Place you bonsai on a humidity tray and/or mist every day to maintain sufficient humidity.

Fertilizing: Fertilise your bonsai every week or two during the growing season, from spring when new growth starts to emerge. You can use organic fertiliser or fertiliser pellets as well.

Soil: Bonsai need loose soil mix to with good drainage to provide proper aeration and avoid waterlogging their roots.

Repotting: Repot the tree during spring every other year, using a bonsai soil mixture.

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