Plectranthus Ernstii Bonsai Care
Other common names bonsai spurflower.
Plectranthus ernstii bonsai care. Summer rayne oakes 9 307 views. It is easy to grow a fast grower and easy to propagate from stem cuttings. The succulent trunk and main branches of this plant makes it natural bonsai. Roy nagatoshi fuji bonsai nursery destination baikoen bonsai club.
Plant database entry for bonsai mint plectranthus ernstii with 6 images and 24 data details. Plant size 4 inch. It is therefore relatively new to cultivation. Provide very bright indirect light or morning sun.
Cuttings should be kept moist and shaded until they have rooted. Plectranthus ernstii is native to natal south africa and it was only described as recently as 1982. As with all my care pages we will always talk about the importance of soil. Synonyms plectranthus jan jaas veldia plectranthus van jaas veldia.
Genus plectranthus can be annuals evergreen perennials or shrubs with opposite ovate or heart shaped sometimes fleshy leaves and 2 lipped tubular flowers borne in whorls forming spikes or panicles. Trim as needed zen buddha swedish ivy plant plectranthus ernstii natural bonsai 2 5 pot. Plectranthus ernstii is a slow growing semi succulent perennial with swollen stems and a compact habit that resembles a bonsai ideal for pot plants and rockeries. For more specifics go to the succulent care page on this site.
Plectranthus ernstii can be grown from stem cuttings or from seed. Plectranthus ernstii houseplant care 53 of 365 duration. Sunset zone 28 ahs heat zone 9 usda zone 8b leaf of faith quote post 1203100 5. I would recommend a mix with at least 50 inorganic materials such as perlite or pumice.
Cuttings root fairly quickly in a well draining medium like perlite or vermiculite. I never would have thought to bonsai the plectranthus ernstii bonsai. Soil mixes for bonsai should be well draining just as the general soil mixes are for succulents. Plectranthus ernstii houseplant care 53 of 365 duration.
Plectranthus ernstii bonsai mint.