Radermachera Indoor Bonsai Plant

Radermachera Bonsai Plant

Radermachera bonsai also known as China doll is native to southern China and Taiwan. In its native habitat in favorable conditions, this plant grows as much as 90 inches tall. It features bipinnate compound leaves (30 inches long) with glossy dark green leaflets (2 inches long).

They bloom fragrant, trumpet-shaped, crinkly-petaled flowers. These flowers are white or yellow, each 3 inches long. They bloom in panicles at the leaf axils or branch ends in spring and summer.

Radermachera is easily adapted to indoor growing conditions. It has tolerance to the warm and dry air of heated homes. Because of its attractive foliage, it brings grace to any decor it is kept on. As it is a medium-size plant it is perfect for tabletop or floor.

Care Guide

Light: Provide Radermachera bonsai bright, indirect location with little to no direct sunlight. But avoid deep shade at all costs.

Temperature: 16-24 degrees C is an ideal temperature for the growth of Radermachera bonsai.

Soil: Radermachera bonsai plant is best kept in relatively moist soil due to its intolerance to long periods of droughts. Place a pebble tray to slow the rate of drying soil.

Water: Allow the soil’s top third to dry out in between waters in the growing period. Reduce watering slightly in the autumn and winter months.

Fertilizer: Fertilise every four weeks during the growing period. After that reduce fertilization to every six in the autumn & winter. Any organic fertilizer is fine. 

Growing tips for Radermachera Bonsai

• Put the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• While watering, poke your finger or small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water only when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving the plant.

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