{"product_id":"bonsai-rhododendron-indicum-kotaro","title":"Bonsai Rhododendron indicum ‘Kotaro’","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhododendron indicum ‘Kotaro’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, grown in the form of a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebonsai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a refined variety of Japanese azalea, valued for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espectacular flowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecompact, branched, and balanced shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, typical of bonsai plants. The foliage is dense and evergreen, dark green, and flowering usually occurs in spring, when the crown is covered with elegant flowers, harmoniously contrasting with the well-formed, woody stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eRhododendron indicum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Kotaro’ – bonsai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ornamental shrub, shaped as a flowering bonsai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e small, green, glossy, evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e scarlet red, pink, or white-pink; slightly wavy petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e woody stem with well-proportioned branches, grown in a controlled manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e partial shade or strong indirect light; prefers cool and bright places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e acidic, well-drained – ideally a mix for azaleas and rhododendrons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e constant – keep the soil slightly moist, without excess water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers 10–24°C; does not tolerate frost – wintering in sheltered spaces is recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during active growth, with fertilizer for acid-loving plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e light, after flowering, to maintain the compact shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Flowering bonsai with elegant flowers and dense foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Suitable for zen decorations, bonsai collections, or semi-shaded terraces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Exceptional plant, also excellent as a gift item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Japanese atmosphere and natural refinement in any indoor space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The bonsai may flower seasonally (spring – early summer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot diameter 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54801215193414,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/60BA919A-9A5F-482A-9AD7-B386B60A52FF.jpg?v=1752434681","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-it\/products\/bonsai-rhododendron-indicum-kotaro","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}