If the gardener's heart beats equally for succulents and bonsai art, the desire for a succulent bonsai is obvious. Since by no means every succulent species meets the criteria for a mini tree, only a selective round of the plant type comes into consideration. This selection introduces you to 2 recommended plant species.
Fascinating bonsai can be created with succulents
Money tree has bonsai potential
The money tree is very popular among succulent houseplants because it is easy to care for and extremely decorative. As a woody, evergreen ornamental shrub, a Crassula ovata is the ideal bonsai, as it also tolerates pruning well. It is therefore not surprising that he paved the way for numerous beginners to the higher spheres of bonsai art.
The central premise for successful Bonsai training is a sunny, warm location. Regular pruning brings the money tree into the desired shape without the need for cumbersome wiring. The only stumbling block in the care program is an excessive water supply. Only water your bonsai money tree when the substrate has dried well.
Aeonium - Bonsai of a special kind
The wonderful succulent genus Aeonium combines ornamental rosette growth with a woody trunk. Therefore, these succulent plants are ideal for a bonsai friend who is looking for rare variants for the artistic design of the mini tree. These subspecies are particularly suitable:
- Aeonium arboreum with deep crimson rosettes in full sun to shade
- Aeonium canariense with a short, thick stem and rich green, succulent leaves
- Aeonium undulatum with a solitary stem and mustard yellow flowers
One of the most beautiful aeoniums for bonsai culture is Aeonium haworthii. This gem attaches rosette-shaped leaves to the tips of the branches. The wood is strong enough to carry the weight of the fleshy leaves without snapping. Each of the blue-grey, juicy leaves is decorated with a reddish edge. The cream-yellow flowers with a pink shimmer also inspire.
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The special substrate with organic and inorganic components used in bonsai art is ideally suited for the care of succulents. In particular, the addition of Akadama clay produces the long-lasting structural stability desirable for succulent soil.