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Japanese White Birch Bonsai Kit

Japanese White Birch Bonsai Kit

$135.00 AUD
$135.00 AUD
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The Japanese White Birch (Betula platyphylla var. japonica) is a beautiful tree known for its striking white bark and graceful form. While it’s less commonly used in bonsai than some other species, it can be trained into a stunning bonsai with proper care and attention.

Characteristics:

Bark: The most distinctive feature of the Japanese White Birch is its smooth, white bark, which peels in thin layers as the tree matures, adding character and texture to the bonsai.

Leaves: Small, ovate, and serrated along the edges. The leaves are bright green during the growing season and turn yellow in the fall before shedding.

Growth Habit: The tree naturally grows in an elegant, upright form with slender branches, making it ideal for formal and informal upright bonsai styles.

Cold Tolerance: It is very hardy and can withstand colder temperatures, which makes it a good choice for temperate climates.


Care Tips for Japanese White Birch Bonsai:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It should be positioned in a sunny location to maintain its vigor.

Watering: Requires regular watering as it prefers consistently moist soil. However, good drainage is essential to avoid root rot. One of the challenges with birch bonsai is its need for moisture, as it doesn’t tolerate dry conditions well.

Pruning: Prune regularly to control its fast growth and shape the bonsai. You can prune back new shoots after they have developed a few sets of leaves.

Wiring: Wire the tree carefully to guide branch development. Younger branches are more flexible, but avoid wiring too tightly as the bark can be delicate.

Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years during early spring, before new growth begins. Birch trees have fine roots, so handle them gently during repotting.

 

What's in the gift box?

  • 1 X Japanese White Birch Bonsai Starter 
  • 1 X Container premium bonsai soil: Quality growing media specifically formulated as a free draining mix to prevent waterlogging and root rot, and contains controlled release plant food to feed your bonsai up to 6 months.
  • 1 X Drainage mesh: Drainage mesh is used to cover the holes of your Bonsai pots. The mesh keeps the potting soil from escaping.
  • 1 X Suitable bonsai pot: Perfectly sized glazed bonsai pot. Colour and shape will be randomly selected unless requested specifically by the customer.
  • 1 X container bonsai top dressing gravel: A beautiful blend of deep earth-toned bonsai gravel for the top of your soil to complete your new Bonsai aesthetic.
  • 1 X Bonsai pruning scissor: Great when it comes to trimming roots, twigs and branches easily and precisely.
  • 1 X Bonsai Book: All you need to know in one simple book to start your own Bonsai collection. This excellent book provides 101 simple essential steps to create grow a Bonsai plant.
  • 1 X container slow release fertilizer: Formulated with full trace elements and minerals. Contains a professional wetting agent to improve watering efficiency. This controlled release fertilizer will feed your plant up to 12 months.   
  • General Care Guide Fridge Magnet

 

Sometimes it's not possible to send the exact plant in the picture. If this is the case we may need to send you one that's similar in terms of size, shape, pot and age. The appearance of the tree may vary depending on the season as well.







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