Governors-Plum Bonsai
NameGovernors-Plum Bonsai
Species NameFlacourtia indica
Common NameGovernors-Plum
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresrough bark, thorns
Foliage Typesimple, ovate leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProduces edible, plum-like fruits that ripen from green to red. The species is also known for its thorny branches, which can add character to a bonsai.
Description
This image displays a branch of a Governors-Plum plant (*Flacourtia indica*) featuring vibrant green leaves and both developing green and ripe red fruits. While the image itself is not a bonsai specimen, the species is suitable for bonsai cultivation, often trained into an informal upright style due to its natural growth habit.
