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Broadleaf Evergreen

Water Jasmine Bonsai

Wrightia religiosa

tropical flowering tree with small leaves, drooping white fragrant flowers and fine twigs

ModerateIndoor or greenhouse in the UK, warm summer outdoors
Water Jasmine Bonsai

Overview

Water Jasmine Bonsai (Wrightia religiosa) is a tropical flowering tree with small leaves, drooping white fragrant flowers and fine twigs. It is best suited to flowering tropical bonsai, shohin and informal upright styles. For UK growers, treat it as: Indoor or greenhouse in the UK, warm summer outdoors.

Placement

bright warm position with some sun; protect from cold

Watering

keep evenly moist, especially during warm active growth

Feeding and fertilising

feed regularly while growing and flowering

Pruning and wiring

trim often to build fine ramification; wire young shoots gently

Repotting

repot every 2 years in warm spring/summer conditions

Propagation

cuttings and seed

Pests, diseases and common issues

leaf drop from cold, pests such as aphids or scale, and weak flowering in low light

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