Granite Prickly Phlox Bonsai
NameGranite Prickly Phlox Bonsai
Species NamePhlox austromontana
Common NameGranite Prickly Phlox
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresmultiple thin stems, woody texture, light brown bark
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant white flowers, prickly foliage, drought-tolerant species, uncommon bonsai subject.
Description
This Granite Prickly Phlox, a species not commonly seen in bonsai, presents a challenge for cultivation. It features numerous slender, upright stems adorned with small, prickly leaves and delicate white flowers with yellow centers. While currently a wild specimen, it offers potential for a unique informal-upright or forest-style bonsai.
