False Mermaid
NameFalse Mermaid
Species NameFloerkea proserpinacoides
Common NameFalse Mermaid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, slender, multiple stems
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable Featuresephemeral spring annual, delicate foliage texture, grows in moist, shaded environments
Description
This delicate specimen of False Mermaid exhibits a cluster of slender, herbaceous stems rising from the ground, adorned with bright green, deeply lobed leaves. While not typically cultivated as bonsai, its ephemeral nature and fine foliage present unique challenges for horticultural display.
