Shaggy Portulaca Bonsai
NameShaggy Portulaca Bonsai
Species NamePortulaca pilosa
Common NameShaggy Portulaca
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featureshairy stems, succulent
Foliage Typesucculent
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible in image
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink flower, distinctive shaggy white hairs on stems and leaf axils, fleshy succulent leaves.
Description
This specimen, identified as Shaggy Portulaca, displays a vibrant pink flower with prominent yellow stamens. While not a traditional tree bonsai, its succulent nature and compact growth habit could be adapted for miniature cultivation. The plant features characteristic shaggy white hairs among its fleshy, elongated leaves.
