Asiatic Dayflower
NameAsiatic Dayflower
Species NameCommelina communis
Common NameAsiatic Dayflower
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot applicable
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVivid blue petals, distinctive yellow stamens, and an herbaceous growth habit. This plant is commonly found as a weed and is not cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen displays a vibrant blue flower with two prominent upper petals and a smaller white lower petal, characteristic of the Asiatic Dayflower. It features bright yellow stamens and is growing on a green, herbaceous stem, not a woody trunk typical of a bonsai. This is an herbaceous annual plant, not a traditional bonsai specimen.
