Spear Globemallow
NameSpear Globemallow
Species NameSphaeralcea hastulata
Common NameSpear Globemallow
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender, hairy stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant orange, cup-shaped flowers with prominent stamens; fuzzy stem and calyxes; adapted to arid environments.
Description
This image depicts a wild Spear Globemallow plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen. It showcases vibrant orange, cup-shaped flowers arranged along an upright, fuzzy stem, characteristic of its natural growth in arid environments. The plant is currently in full bloom, displaying multiple open flowers and developing buds.
