Bonsai Sageretia – tropical bonsai with fine foliage and elegant appearance

Sageretia theezans, also known as false Japanese plum or sageretia, is a tropical bonsai highly valued for its small, oval, and glossy leaves, compact growth, and ability to form a branched and orderly crown. It is ideal for beginners, being easy to shape and having a delicate and decorative appearance throughout the year.

✔️ Botanical characteristics:

• Species: Sageretia theezans

• Plant type: tropical bonsai, evergreen

• Foliage: dark green, small slightly serrated leaves, densely arranged

• Stem: woody, with bark that peels slightly as it ages

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers strong indirect light or filtered sunlight

• Soil: well-drained, lightly aerated substrate – ideal for bonsai

• Watering: regular, soil should be kept slightly moist; do not let it dry out completely

• Humidity: appreciates a humid environment, occasional misting is beneficial

• Minimum temperature: 12–15°C; does not tolerate frost, grown indoors in cold areas

• Maintenance: regular pruning stimulates branching and maintains a compact shape

🌿 Advantages and uses:

• Ideal bonsai for indoors, offices, shelves, or bright windowsills

• Easy to maintain and shape – perfect for beginners

• Fine, elegant appearance with decorative foliage all year round

• Under optimal conditions, it can produce small dark-colored flowers and fruits

📸 Note: The image is for informational purposes – each bonsai is unique, crown shape and density may vary.

Height including pot: 20 cm
Pot length 12 cm