heartleaf suncup
Nameheartleaf suncup
Species NameChylismia cardiophylla
Common NameHeartleaf Suncup
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityundeveloped
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow flowers, heart-shaped leaves, and an herbaceous growth habit. This species is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its non-woody nature.
Description
This specimen of Heartleaf Suncup is a herbaceous plant featuring bright yellow, four-petaled flowers and distinctive heart-shaped, scalloped leaves. It is shown growing in its natural environment among rocks and sandy soil, with multiple stems emerging from a central base. Some developing seed capsules are visible alongside fresh blooms.
