tropical spiderwort
Nametropical spiderwort
Species NameCommelina benghalensis
Common NameTropical Spiderwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant blue flowers with yellow stamens; hairy green foliage.
Description
This specimen features vibrant blue flowers with prominent yellow stamens, characteristic of the tropical spiderwort. The bright green foliage appears somewhat hairy. This is a herbaceous plant, not typically cultivated as a woody bonsai.
