Japanese-lantern
NameJapanese-lantern
Species NamePhysalis alkekengi
Common NameJapanese Lantern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive bright orange, lantern-shaped calyces enclosing the fruit.
Description
This specimen displays several vibrant orange, papery calyces, characteristic of the Japanese Lantern plant. These lantern-shaped structures enclose the developing fruit, hanging from slender green stems. The plant appears to be in its late summer or autumn phase.
