Blackroot Bonsai
NameBlackroot Bonsai
Species NamePterocaulon virgatum
Common NameBlackroot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeUnspecified
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage TypeHerbaceous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures a striking, dense inflorescence with both fresh blooms and developing fruits, making it a rare and challenging herbaceous bonsai subject.
Description
This unique blackroot specimen, cultivated in an informal-upright style, showcases a slender, herbaceous trunk supporting a prominent, dense inflorescence. The upper part of the inflorescence is adorned with fresh, light-colored blooms, while the lower section exhibits developing fruits, adding seasonal interest to this unusual bonsai.
