Putranjiva Roxburghii

Family

Putranjivaceae

Origin

South East Asia

Description

Putranjiva is a famous, moderate-sized, evergreen tree. It has pendant branches and dark grey bark having horizontal lenticels. Leaves are simple, alternately arranged, dark green, shiny, elliptic-oblong, distantly serrated. Fruits ellipsoid or rounded drupes, brown in colour; seed normally one, stone pointed, rugose, very hard. Lush, dark green foliage gracefully drapes tall deep gray branches of this large evergreen tree that grows up to 12 meters and is found along riverbanks, valleys and forests of East Asia. Small yellow-green flowers crowd among the canopy, almost inconspicuous among leaves.

Specifications

Age : 2.5 - 3 Years

Size (Approx) : L X W X H : 5.5" x 4" x 9"

Note : The plant might differ a little than the picture as each Bonsai is created differently.

Environment

It will grow well in full sun and need to get six to eight hours of sun daily along with regular watering as soon as the soil looks dry. The ideal soil is rich and loose with good drainage. For fertilization you can use mulch. If plant gets too big repotting will be required.