Suriname Stickpea Bonsai
NameSuriname Stickpea Bonsai
Species NameCalliandra surinamensis
Common NameSuriname Stickpea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container Typeceramic bonsai pot
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurestapering trunk, fine branching
Foliage Typebipinnate compound leaves
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAbundant and showy pink and white powder-puff flowers.
Description
This bonsai specimen, representing the Calliandra surinamensis species, is celebrated for its striking, delicate pink and white powder-puff flowers, as prominently displayed in the image. While the full tree structure is not visible, this species is often cultivated as a bonsai, developing fine branching and attractive foliage. It is a tropical plant known for its continuous blooming.
