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Trident Bonsai Starter Kit
Trident Bonsai Starter Kit
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The Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is a popular species for bonsai due to its distinctive leaves, which have three lobes, and its beautiful fall colors. It is native to China and can develop a strong, compact structure, making it ideal for bonsai. Here are a few key characteristics and care tips:
Characteristics:
Leaves: Three-lobed, hence the name "Trident," with rich green color in spring and summer, turning to vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn.
Bark: Greyish-brown and flaky, adding to the visual appeal as the tree matures.
Growth Habit: The Trident Maple has a fast growth rate and responds well to pruning, which makes it great for shaping.
Roots: Its thick roots make it excellent for root-over-rock styles of bonsai.
Care Tips:
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Ensure proper drainage.
Pruning: It’s crucial to regularly prune both leaves and roots to maintain the shape and size of the bonsai.
Wiring: Trident Maples are flexible and respond well to wiring, which can be done during the growing season.
Repotting: Should be done every 1-3 years, depending on the tree's age and root growth.
What's in the gift box?
- 1 X Trident Maple Bonsai Starter
- 1 X Container premium bonsai soil: Quality growing media specifically formulated as a free draining mix to prevent waterlogging and root rot, and contains controlled release plant food to feed your bonsai up to 6 months.
- 1 X Drainage mesh: Drainage mesh is used to cover the holes of your Bonsai pots. The mesh keeps the potting soil from escaping.
- 1 X Suitable bonsai pot: Perfectly sized glazed bonsai pot. Colour and shape will be randomly selected unless requested specifically by the customer.
- 1 X container bonsai top dressing gravel: A beautiful blend of deep earth-toned bonsai gravel for the top of your soil to complete your new Bonsai aesthetic.
- 1 X Bonsai pruning scissor: Great when it comes to trimming roots, twigs and branches easily and precisely.
- 1 X Bonsai Book: All you need to know in one simple book to start your own Bonsai collection. This excellent book provides 101 simple essential steps to create grow a Bonsai plant.
- 1 X container slow release fertilizer: Formulated with full trace elements and minerals. Contains a professional wetting agent to improve watering efficiency. This controlled release fertilizer will feed your plant up to 12 months.
- General Care Guide Fridge Magnet
Sometimes it's not possible to send the exact plant in the picture. If this is the case we may need to send you one that's similar in terms of size, shape, pot and age. The appearance of the tree may vary depending on the season as well.