Common Mouse-ear Chickweed
NameCommon Mouse-ear Chickweed
Species NameCerastium fontanum
Common NameCommon Mouse-ear Chickweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall white flowers with notched petals; grows as a groundcover or weed.
Description
This specimen is a common herbaceous plant, not typically cultivated as a bonsai. It displays small white flowers with deeply notched petals and grows in a sprawling, low-lying habit on a rock surface. Its delicate stems and short lifespan make it unsuitable for traditional bonsai training.
