Cretanweed Bonsai
NameCretanweed Bonsai
Species NameHedypnois cretica
Common NameCretanweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, slender trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitydeveloping
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures bright yellow composite flowers with serrated ray florets, characteristic of the Asteraceae family. The flower head is surrounded by a fuzzy green calyx.
Description
This specimen, if cultivated as a bonsai, would feature vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its herbaceous nature would present unique challenges for trunk development and ramification, requiring careful styling to achieve a mature aesthetic.
