- Three of their most compelling arguments as bonsai
- Other advantages of the Schefflera
- There are no limits to design ideas
- Better to cut than wire
- You should not do without this care!
The schefflera, also known as radiant aralie, is not only valuable as a simple houseplant. Grown as a bonsai, it has at least as much charisma. Bonsai friends are spot on with her and should give it a try!
The Schefflera is ideal as a bonsai
Three of their most compelling arguments as bonsai
The radiant aralie is extremely fast-growing, both in height and in width. In addition, it turns out to be well tolerated by cuts. If their shoots have been shortened, they will grow back in no time. Your third argument: you can easily influence the direction in which you grow.
Other advantages of the Schefflera
But there are other arguments with which the Schefflera as a bonsai definitely wins fans:
- glossy leaves
- little disease prone
- easy-care
- few demands on the environment
- inexpensive to purchase
- easy to propagate
There are no limits to design ideas
Whether rock shape, broom shape or another design variation - this indoor bonsai can be designed according to all whims of creativity. It is particularly important that this plant is in the brightest possible location so that it develops many leaves and thus a dense growth. You are welcome to put them on the balcony over the summer (no direct sun!).
Better to cut than wire
Important when dealing with this indoor bonsai is that it should only be pruned and not wired. Pruning is important to get an umbrella-like crown. From May to September you should use scissors or shorten the shoots with your fingernails about every 6 weeks.
Wiring is discouraged. The bark of the schefflera is extremely sensitive. If you still want to wire, proceed very carefully! There is also a risk that the branches will break as a result.
You should not do without this care!
As a bonsai, the Schefflera attaches great importance to the following care procedures:
- pour copiously
- in bright locations: fertilize weekly from March to September
- in partially shaded locations: Fertilize every two weeks
- fertilize once a month in winter
- Use bonsai fertilizer
- repot every two years, pruning the roots
tips
The schefflera variety called 'New Hawaiian Dwarf' forms a particularly stocky trunk and is therefore almost predestined as a bonsai.