Wisteria (Wisteria sp.) C %* the Japanese species has 15-19 leaflets, and likes full sun; the Chinese species has 7-13 leaflets, and needs some shade; both kinds prefer a high Phosphorus fertilizer in the autumn and also some fish[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) W %* buds back well on old wood, so “Clip & Grow” rather than wire; give afternoon shade. [Calycanthaceae; Laurales]
Trichodiadema (Trichodiadema sp.) I ^* hardy, easy to grow; treat like a succulent, but does like water; pinch around to shape; may need a little winter chill for best blooming; flowers profusely early in spring; more of a companion[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Tenaza (Havardiana pallens, formerlyPithecellobium pallens) D,R,U,W ^%* semi-deciduous; faster growing than Texas and Mexican Ebony; the vanilla-scented puffball flowers from spring through fall are very fragrant; thorns. [Leguminosae; Fabales]
Serissa / Snow Rose (Serissa foetida) A,F,I,L,M,R ^* likes humidity of 65%+, but don’t overwater; wait to water until one leaf turns yellow or dull; signs of overwatering include a sudden loss of leaves, wilting leaves and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sedum (Sedum sp.) F,I ^ best in bright light but not direct sun; much less water in winter; more of a companion or accessory plant than a “true” bonsai; S. oxypetalum especially has look of small gnarled tree but[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) M,R,U ^* do not let go dry; a fast grower: keep pruned; repot in January or February; pale green leaves are dying/dead and will never regrow, plus that particular stem is dead also; in Phoenix[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Purple-leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’) %* most Prunus (peach, plum, cherry, apricot, almond, etc.) species seem to live for only a few years as bonsai here; possibly deeper pots will help; Prunus are fairly difficult to root from[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pittosporum (Pittosporum sp.) ^* susceptible to aphids and scale; “Wheeler’s Dwarf” is a common small-leaved variety; P. phillyreoides may do better in desert. [Pittosporaceae; Apiales] Pittosporum – Pittosporum General Information: Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or small trees.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Palo Verde / Palo Brea (Cercidium and Parkinsonia sp.) D,R,U % trimming dead branches off could kill part of the trunk around those branches; Little Leaf or Yellow or Foothill Palo Verde (C. microphyllum) is slow growing; Blue Palo[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…