Plectranthus Ernstii Bonsai Care

Synonyms plectranthus jan jaas veldia plectranthus van jaas veldia.
Plectranthus ernstii bonsai care. It is therefore relatively new to cultivation. Plectranthus ernstii houseplant care 53 of 365 duration. Other common names bonsai spurflower. Sunset zone 28 ahs heat zone 9 usda zone 8b leaf of faith quote post 1203100 5.
I never would have thought to bonsai the plectranthus ernstii bonsai. Roy nagatoshi fuji bonsai nursery destination baikoen bonsai club. Nevertheless it has proven to be a popular plant amongst cactophiles and bonsai enthusiasts. Plants are generally well branched and rather compact typically growing to about a foot or so high.
Provide very bright indirect light or morning sun. It is easy to grow a fast grower and easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Plectranthus ernstii can be grown from stem cuttings or from seed. Plectranthus ernstii houseplant care 53 of 365 duration.
Plant size 4 inch. Plectranthus ernstii is native to natal south africa and it was only described as recently as 1982. The succulent trunk and main branches of this plant makes it natural bonsai. Cuttings should be kept moist and shaded until they have rooted.
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. Plectranthus ernstii bonsai mint. Summer rayne oakes 8 229 views. Trim as needed zen buddha swedish ivy plant plectranthus ernstii natural bonsai 2 5 pot.
For more specifics go to the succulent care page on this site. Plant database entry for bonsai mint plectranthus ernstii with 6 images and 24 data details. Summer rayne oakes 9 307 views. Soil mixes for bonsai should be well draining just as the general soil mixes are for succulents.
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.