Upright tinantia
NameUpright tinantia
Species NameTinantia erecta
Common NameUpright tinantia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featureshairy stem, green stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant blue-purple flowers with distinctive yellow and blue stamens, and fuzzy green buds.
Description
This specimen of Upright Tinantia displays vibrant blue-purple flowers with prominent yellow anthers, atop a hairy green stem. Several fuzzy green flower buds are visible above the open bloom, indicating ongoing flowering. The plant is growing naturally in the ground, exhibiting a simple, upright growth habit.
