Brazilian Rain Tree Pre Bonsai
Very hardy fast growing tree.
Brazilian rain tree pre bonsai. Brazilian rain tree is a very popular bonsai species that is great for african style flat top bonsai as well as many other styles. When jim saw what a beautiful tree developed from his seeds he also began propagating it from cuttings. This indoor non flowering bonsai makes an ideal gift for a relative or friend who loves weather lore. It s a bit tall for the flat top african style i d like to go for something more naturalistic.
Posted by 4 hours ago. In 1995 i was invited to india by the indo japanese study group the bigger bonsai organization in india. The brussel s bonsai brazilian rain tree bonsai responds to ambient conditions by closing its leaves when it rains gets dark or becomes too hot. The brazilian rain tree was first created as bonsai in the u s.
In spring it flowers with fragrant mimosa like white powder puff bloo mail order plant divison of pepper s greenhouses. Brazilian rain tree pre bonsai. The leaves fold up at night or in subdued light and unfolds in the morning light. Trunk flutes as it matures and has a naturally exfoliating bark.
This tree prefers full sun except in the hottest locations. Specific bonsai care guidelines for the brazilian rain tree. Pithecellobium tortum the brazilian rain tree is native to brazil makes a wonderful bonsai. Gorgeous vibrant compound foliage that closes up at night and when it rains.
Brazilian rain tree is a very popular bonsai species that is great for african style flat top bonsai as well as many other styles. It s a bit tall for the flat top african style i d like to go for something. Any tips for styling. She was a nurse at the american embassy in brazil.
From seed grown by the late jim moody of jupiter florida. Product description brazilian rain tree pithecellobium tortum like a fascinating natural weather station this bonsai responds to ambient conditions by closing its leaves when it rains gets dark or becomes too hot. 31 h 4 nebari 13 plastic pot unique characteristics. A native of central and south america the brazilian rain tree is considered one of the tropical world s most beautiful and also one of the most popular bonsai subjects.
The seeds were brought to him in 1978 by his sister in law. It has thorns compound leaves with 3 pairs of bi pinnate leaves that fold up at night. Gorgeous vibrant compound foliage that closes up at night and when it rains. It has attractive flowers that appear as fragrant white puffy blossoms.
This bonsai will tolerate temperatures in the upper 30 degree range but not for a long time and should be brought indoors for the winter. The brazilian rain tree can be kept indoors but needs a lot of light. It prefers a sunny place outside during the growing season. Brazilian rain tree pre bonsai.
The brazilian rain tree has delicate branches featuring tiny light green compound leaves and spines. When temperatures drop below 7 c 45 f the tree should be taken into the house and placed at a window facing south or under grow lights. The trunk is fairly straight.