Alkali Weed
NameAlkali Weed
Species NameFrankenia salina
Common NameAlkali Heath
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall, fuzzy grey-green leaves and delicate five-petaled white flowers with prominent magenta stamens.
Description
This image displays Frankenia salina, commonly known as Alkali Heath or Alkali Weed, a small herbaceous plant, not a traditional bonsai specimen. It features fuzzy, grey-green leaves and delicate white to pale pink flowers with prominent magenta stamens, growing in its natural arid habitat.
