Alpine Shooting Star Bonsai
NameAlpine Shooting Star Bonsai
Species NameDodecatheon alpinum
Common NameAlpine Shooting Star
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive magenta 'shooting star' flowers with reflexed petals and prominent yellow anthers.
Description
This unique specimen attempts to capture the delicate beauty of the Alpine Shooting Star in a bonsai form. Its basal rosette of leaves supports tall, slender flower stalks adorned with characteristic magenta, cyclamen-like flowers. While not a traditional woody bonsai species, it presents an interesting challenge for cultivation.
