One-seeded Pussypaws
NameOne-seeded Pussypaws
Species NameCalyptridium monospermum
Common NameOne-seeded Pussypaws
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeshallow ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fluffy purple flower clusters and a low-growing, spreading habit, typically found in arid or rocky environments of western North America. While not a traditional bonsai species, its compact form could be considered for accent planting.
Description
This herbaceous perennial forms a basal rosette of grey-green leaves, from which numerous reddish stems radiate, each bearing a dense cluster of small, fluffy purple flowers. It grows low to the ground, creating a spreading, mat-like appearance in its natural habitat, though it is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
