Premna Microphylla Premna Bonsai

They like a lot of direct sun but will do well with limited direct sun.
Premna microphylla premna bonsai. In the world there are about 300 species which differ mainly in shape and size of leaves. Its natural growth pattern is to form a large tree with leaves 6 8 inches in length but these reduce greatly with proper bonsai care. Propagating premna microphyllia is starting to become a popular option for many pinoy bonsai enthusiasts because this premna spicies is not endemic to the philippines. I dont plan on completing the.
This tropical bonsai is used a lot in bonsai in thailand philippines and indonesia. In taiwan malaysia philippines and indonesia it is prized as one of the favorite species for bonsai. Some grow along the coast and some in mountainous areas. Premna bonsai microphylla obtusifolia and serratifolia premna is a genus of approximately 200 tropical or subtropical tree and shrub species which belong to the mint family lamiaceae and are widespread in africa southeast asia and northern australia.
On my recent trip i saw it growing wild on the beaches of eastern taiwan. Premna since its youth so richly branches and is very suitable for bonsai cultivation. Premna obtusifolia premna obtusifolia the flowering is a sub tropical tree found in many countries. Premna makes an excellent indoor bonsai.
This means that hunting in the wild is not an option. The most popular species for bonsai are premna obtusifolia premna microphylla premna serratifolia and premna japonica. Here i make a video about exposed roots bonsai technique step by step this is my first banyan tree bonsai from cuttings banyan plant from cuttings ficus benghalensis cuttings update a weeping. In his homeland southeast asia evergreen or poloopadavým bush which belongs to the family verbenaceae.
I bought his premna in the fall and in short it wasnt getting enough light and most of the leaves fell off. I thought i would ask about styling advice since we can see most of the branches. Premna is a great bonsai tree with its naturally small leaves. The leaves also reduce very nicely.
It is very resilient and has few pest problem. In nature they flower and produce fruit from spring to fall. It grows very fast and will thicken up quickly. It has simple ovate leaves up to 9 cm long with frequent cutting them in a bowl shrinks down to 1 cm.