Pseudobombax ellipticum Bonsai Starter - Shaving Brush Tree

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6992 Pseudobombax ellipticum Bonsai Starter - Shaving Brush Tree

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Plant with caudex Plant used for bonsai Big tree taller than 20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Dry conditions White, off-white flowers Pink flowers Deciduous plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Shaving Brush Tree - Bonsai Starter. This is one of the best candidates in existence for large bonsai! Although this plant can grow into a giant tree, but it can also be kept contained in a pot: this causes it to grow a massive caudex that resembles a tortoise shell! It is a unique choice for bonsai due to its striking flowers and distinctive trunk. As a bonsai, it features a swollen base (caudex) that gives it a sturdy and aged look, even when young. Huge, brush-like white flowers that look like shaving brushes emerge after winter dormancy, before foliage. It's a beautiful and exotic option for bonsai enthusiasts.
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Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix

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