European Frog-bit
NameEuropean Frog-bit
Species NameHydrocharis morsus-ranae
Common NameEuropean Frog-bit
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural water body
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typefloating leaves
Height (cm)3
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNo visible nebari as it is an aquatic floating plant.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFloating growth habit, round leaves, small white three-petaled flower with a yellow center.
Description
This specimen is European Frog-bit, an aquatic floating plant, not a traditional bonsai. It features numerous round, green leaves floating on the water surface, with a delicate white flower having three petals and a yellow center. While not a bonsai, its natural growth habit is observed.
