Little Prince's Pine
NameLittle Prince's Pine
Species NameChimaphila umbellata
Common NameLittle Prince's Pine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container TypeNatural forest floor
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage TypeEvergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate bell-shaped flowers, evergreen foliage, grows on forest floor. This plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its herbaceous nature and specific habitat requirements, making it extremely difficult to train or maintain in a container.
Description
This specimen of Little Prince's Pine (Chimaphila umbellata) is a small evergreen perennial, not typically cultivated as a bonsai, featuring clusters of delicate, bell-shaped, pale pink flowers with prominent yellow anthers. Its leathery, dark green leaves are arranged alternately along reddish stems, growing low to the mossy forest floor.
