Ilex crenata - Holly - 42 cm
Ilex crenata bonsai characterized by a height without pot of 33,5 cm, trunk size of 2,5 cm and nebari of 11 cm. The plant is grown in an hexagonal unglazed stoneware pot whose dimensions are 20x16xH8,5 cm.
The bonsai of Ilex crenata (holly) belonging to the evergreen indoor variety, has a neat and compact habit that makes it ideal for bonsai cultivation. It has small, bright, dark green oval leaves, white flowering in late spring and black autumn berries. Shaped in a tiered style, with foliage distributed on several levels, it gives a balanced appearance enhancing the compact branching and shape of the bonsai. Cultivated in an hexagonal unglazed stoneware pot, it emphasizes the color of the leaves, matching the refined and majestic appearance of the bonsai.
From fall to spring, place the Ilex crenata bonsai indoors less than 1 meter from a window, unshielded by curtains. From spring to fall, place it outdoors in partial shade.
Always respect the dry and wet cycles: whenever the soil feels dry to the touch, water it thoroughly. Then wait for the soil to dry before watering again in the same way.
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Fertilize from spring to fall, avoiding the hottest months of July/August. This plant is quite vigorous and resistant and therefore does not require large amounts of fertilizer.
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Repotting should be done every 2-3 years, in spring, when the plant resumes active growth. The ideal substrate should be well-drained but able to retain moisture: a mixture of akadama, pumice, and ready-made soil is recommended.
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