Water-purslane
NameWater-purslane
Species NameLudwigia palustris
Common NameWater-purslane
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresnone
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Notable FeaturesAquatic growth habit, reddish stems and leaf undersides, forms dense mats on the water surface.
Description
This specimen of Water-purslane is an aquatic plant, not typically cultivated as a bonsai. It features small, rounded to oval leaves, often with reddish undersides, growing along creeping stems in shallow water. The plant forms dense mats, with some shoots emerging above the water surface.
