Western Seapurslane
NameWestern Seapurslane
Species NameSesuvium verrucosum
Common NameWestern Seapurslane
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeCeramic bonsai pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typesucculent
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant magenta flowers and fleshy, succulent foliage.
Description
This specimen of Western Seapurslane features vibrant magenta, star-shaped flowers and thick, succulent green leaves. While typically a groundcover, its compact growth habit could be trained as a small accent bonsai or used as groundcover in a larger bonsai landscape.
