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