Eastern Black Nightshade Bonsai
NameEastern Black Nightshade Bonsai
Species NameSolanum ptychanthum
Common NameEastern Black Nightshade
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, green bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate white flowers with bright yellow anthers, and a slender, green stem.
Description
This specimen, interpreted as a bonsai, features a slender, green herbaceous stem with ovate leaves. It displays clusters of small white flowers with prominent yellow anthers, characteristic of the nightshade family. While typically a weed, this interpretation imagines its cultivation as a delicate, flowering bonsai.
