Coprosma Kirkii Bonsai

It grows very quickly and can be trained or trimmed to a pleasing shape very quickly.

Coprosma kirkii bonsai. Normal bonsai soil mix is fine for coprosma but keep them well watered in summer and a regular feeding regime will maintain vitality. 1 1 5 metres. Its a corprosma kirkii. This groundcover will grow 1 to 2 feet tall and 6 feet or more wide.

Its flowers are inconspicuous and tubular or narrowly funnel shaped. Will tolerate full sun in cooler climates. Coprosma can be found in both upright and creeping varieties. Coprosma is a well deserved favourite for harsh coastal positions but will thrive in any sunny position in well draining soil.

Its not a breed ive heard of before as i researched which bonsai was ideal for me i wanted a indoor one that was relatively easy to look after as im new and never owned a bonsai before unfortuantley the garden cetre did not have the 3 bonsai i had shortlisted the sales assistant pointed this one out to me on the label it said. The tiny glossy leaves make this plant ideal for bonsai. It prefers well drained soil and regular watering but becomes drought resistant with age. Coprosma tequila sunrise shiny lime green foliage with a darker green mid rib.

The bright green leaves with white edges and compact prostrate stems make it an excellent ground cover. There are a wide variety of coprosma species and an even greater number of. Where to grow coprosma. Coprosma kirkii this is a ground cove plant with dark green leaves.

Coprosma kirkii variegata is a low growing evergreen shrub that displays round leathery green foliage with broad creamy margins. However it is not a question of health or anything like that but just simple care for i cannot find any decent information on how to care for them anywhere on the internet. Mirror plant or looking glass plant. Stays compact growing to 2 tall and 2 wide.

I unfortunately have yet to see it so i do not have any pictures. Keep indoors in shade max temp 7 c. My mum has just received a coprosma kirkii bonsai. A great plant for cascading over banks or walls.

Nice bark small foliage that resembles that of olives fast growing draught resistant and to a. Coprosma grows well in slightly acidic moist moderately fertile soil. Coprosma kirkii is easily shaped and can even be trimmed as a bonsai. Coprosma is seldom seen in bonsai but has all the characteristics that one may want for in a bonsai.

Coprosma at a glance.