Overview
Sweet Plum Bonsai (Sageretia theezans) is a small-leaved tropical shrub with flaky bark, fine branching and occasional tiny fruits. It is best suited to indoor bonsai, shohin, informal upright and broom styles. For UK growers, treat it as: Indoor in the UK, summer outdoors in mild sheltered weather.
Placement
bright light with gentle sun and stable warmth
Watering
keep evenly moist, watering once the top layer begins to dry
Feeding and fertilising
feed regularly in the growing season and lightly in winter if still growing
Pruning and wiring
clip back to shape and encourage dense twigging; wire young branches carefully
Repotting
repot every 2 years in spring using well-draining soil
Propagation
cuttings are the most practical method
Pests, diseases and common issues
leaf yellowing from hard water or low nutrients, aphids, whitefly and mildew if airflow is poor