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Liquidambar/Sweetgum Bonsai Kit

Liquidambar/Sweetgum Bonsai Kit

$135.00 AUD
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The Liquidambar tree, also known as the Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), is a deciduous tree that’s admired for its striking autumn colors and star-shaped leaves. While not as common as some other species, it can also be grown as a bonsai, particularly for its vibrant foliage.

Characteristics:

Leaves: Star-shaped with 5-7 pointed lobes, turning shades of yellow, orange, red, and even purple in fall. This makes it a favorite for those who appreciate bold autumn colors.

Bark: Smooth and grey on younger trees, but becomes corky and deeply furrowed with age, adding texture to the tree's appearance.

Growth Habit: Liquidambar trees have an upright, pyramidal growth pattern in the wild, but can be shaped and pruned to bonsai form.

Fruit: Produces spiny, round seed pods that are distinctive and can add interest, although they can be removed if not desired.


Care Tips for Liquidambar Bonsai:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, providing afternoon shade helps protect it from leaf burn.

Watering: It likes consistently moist soil but needs good drainage. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.

Pruning: Responds well to pruning. New shoots can be pinched back regularly to maintain shape, especially in spring.

Wiring: It's best to wire when the tree is younger and more flexible, as older branches may be more brittle.

Repotting: Should be repotted every 2-3 years, depending on its growth, and typically done in spring before new leaves emerge.

 

What's in the gift box?

  • 1 X  Liquidambar/Sweetgum 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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