Ruby Leaf Bonsai
NameRuby Leaf Bonsai
Species NameAlternanthera dentata
Common NameRuby Leaf
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeCeramic pot
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender stems, herbaceous, dark coloration, multiple stems
Foliage TypeBroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking dark purplish-red foliage and abundant creamy-white globe-like flowers.
Description
This specimen of Ruby Leaf features striking dark purplish-red foliage and numerous small, creamy-white globe-like flowers. It exhibits a dense, bushy growth habit, characteristic of its natural form, though not typically cultivated as a traditional bonsai.
