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Broadleaf Evergreen

Desmodium Bonsai

Desmodium species

tropical shrub with compound leaves and delicate flowers, sometimes used for unusual bonsai forms

ModerateWarm indoor or greenhouse in the UK
Desmodium Bonsai

Overview

Desmodium Bonsai (Desmodium species) is a tropical shrub with compound leaves and delicate flowers, sometimes used for unusual bonsai forms. It is best suited to experimental tropical bonsai and fast-growing small designs. For UK growers, treat it as: Warm indoor or greenhouse in the UK.

Placement

bright warm position with good airflow

Watering

keep evenly moist but not saturated

Feeding and fertilising

light to moderate feeding in active growth

Pruning and wiring

clip often to control long shoots and build density

Repotting

repot every 1-2 years in warm active growth

Propagation

seed or cuttings depending on species

Pests, diseases and common issues

aphids, spider mites, weak growth in cool rooms and overwatering

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