Fire Tree Bonsai
It needs a sunny position sheltered from the wind.
Fire tree bonsai. Grow part 3 of the nursery stock series. Watch ryan work with the classic christmas tree staple the noble fir and transform it into a worthy piece of material. Its tolerance to poor soils and hard pruning make it an excellent selection for bonsai. Be sure to consider a doug fir for your collection if you live in the northern parts of the us.
We go back to hammer down the. Brussel s bonsai dwarf hawaiian umbrella tree on rock bonsai model dt 8002arbr 46 67 46 67. If growing in non tropical climate in winter bring the tree inside and maintain the temperature around 50 degrees fahrenheit. This flowering tree creates fast and natural looking bonsai with minimal efforts.
These act as both drainage holes and anchor holes. It is noted for its fern like leaves and flamboyant display of orange red flowers over summer. Known as the flame tree fire tree and flamboyant tree the royal poinciana produces large fiery red or golden blooms that blossom from spring through summer. Specific bonsai care guidelines for the firethorn bonsai tree.
Most bonsai pots have small holes in the bottom. The firethorn likes a sunny or semi shaded position during the growing season it needs a certain amount of sunlight to produce fruit but should be protected from extreme heat and sun in hotter climates. From autumn to spring the tree must be placed in the house or a heated conservatory at temperatures between 50 f 10 c and 68 f 20 c. During a repot a tree is held in place with two aluminum wires that criss cross its root ball and are secured to the pot.
Drastic temperature drops are not tolerated. These are a high mountain tree so they may not do well in the south unless you get a significantly cold winter. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in english it is given the name royal poinciana flamboyant flame of the forest or flame tree one of several species given this name. This is a species that is quickly gaining popularity with bonsai enthusiasts.
Specific bonsai care guidelines for the flame tree bonsai. Brussel s bonsai fukien tea bonsai model ct 9002ft 91 10 91 10. The flame tree likes a sunny wind protected place outside during the growing season as long as the night temperatures stay above 50 f 10 c.