Tutukiwi
NameTutukiwi
Species NamePterostylis tutukiwi
Common NameTutukiwi
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark, single trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive hooded flower structure with prominent, upward-curving sepals, resembling a bird's head. The stem is perfectly straight and vertical.
Description
This specimen, though appearing as a flowering plant, is analyzed as a bonsai. It features a single, slender, green stem rising vertically, topped by a distinctive hooded flower structure. The overall form is delicate and emphasizes verticality, with minimal visible foliage.
