Introduction Chinese Pepper is appreciated for its delicate green foliage and finely textured canopy. The broom-style canopy creates a balanced miniature-tree silhouette. It is supplied in an approximately 15cm pot. About this bonsai This tree offers an appealing miniature-tree silhouette and opportunities for gentle shaping. We use the provisional name Zanthoxylum sp. while the exact species remains unconfirmed. Tree details Common name: Chinese Pepper Botanical name: Zanthoxylum sp. (provisional identification) Style: Broom Pot: Approximately 15cm external width; bonsai pot Position: Very bright and sheltered; frost-free in winter Foliage: Seasonal leaf cover varies with conditions Experience: Beginner with attentive care to intermediate Position & light Choose a very bright position with good airflow. A bright indoor space or frost-free conservatory is the cautious choice in colder weather. A sheltered outdoor position can be used in settled warm conditions after gradual acclimatisation. Watering Water thoroughly when the upper soil layer begins to dry, then allow excess water to drain. Check the soil rather than following a fixed watering timetable. Feeding & pruning Feed moderately during active growth, following the fertiliser instructions. Trim extending shoots gently to preserve the canopy, and avoid substantial root or branch work while the tree is settling in. Winter care Keep frost-free with plenty of light, away from drying heaters and cold draughts. Adapt watering to slower growth and the conditions where the tree is kept. What you'll receive One Chinese Pepper bonsai in the pot described above. A drip tray is not included unless specifically included in a purchased option. Photographs are representative; trunks, branches, foliage and overall shape vary naturally between trees.
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