Standing Cypress (Wild Plant)
NameStanding Cypress (Wild Plant)
Species NameIpomopsis rubra
Common NameStanding Cypress
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant red tubular flowers and fine, fern-like foliage. This plant is an herbaceous species and is not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to its non-woody nature, lacking a true trunk or nebari development.
Description
This specimen is a Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra), an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant, not typically cultivated as a bonsai. It features tall, slender stems with fine, fern-like foliage and vibrant red, trumpet-shaped flowers arranged in a terminal spike.
