Fukien Tea

A Fukien Tea Bonsai is an ideal choice as an indoor bonsai plant. The care of this particular tree requires a bit more skill than other bonsai plants, so it may not be the best choice if you are a beginner. Experienced bonsai enthusiasts will enjoy the challenge that comes with the Fukien Tea Bonsai

Also called the Fujian Tea , the Fukien Tea is an evergreen tree that is native to the Fujian Province in China. Its scientific name is Ehretia Microphylla.

The tree produces shiny dark green leaves, which are perfect for bonsai. It produces miniature flowers in the summer which eventually turn to small black berries.

The Fukien Tea Bonsai prefers a warmer humid climate, and can tolerate some cooler areas, however make sure it is protected from extreme cold, frost and snow.

If you plan to place your Fukien Tea Bonsai indoors, you will need to select a bight well lit area and preferably a nice warm spot. Underneath a skylight or near a large window facing east or west, would be an ideal location and will give you positive results.

The Fukien Tea Bonsai has some requirements in regards to care and maintenance.

When it comes to watering your bonsai, make sure you keep your tree moist but be careful not to overwater. Standing the pot in water is not recommended. Use a good well draining soil, produced especially for bonsai’s for best results.

Your Fukien tea prefers a humid environment. It will not tolerate extreme cold. To create a perfect humid environment for your bonsai, place a tray filled with very small stones or gravel and fill with water. Then simply place your pot on top of the stones. There has been a bit of controversy as to whether this method is effective however, some bonsai enthusiasts are adamant that it gives them good results. It won’t hurt to try it.

When training your Fukien Tea Bonsai, the most popular styles are broom, literati and cascade. Wiring isn’t necessary, however if you decide to wire your Fukien Tea, be sure to check the wire every 3 months or so, as the wire can cut into the branches which results in unsightly scarring of your bonsai.

If your Fukien Tea Bonsai is located indoors, be sure to check regularly for pests. These trees are susceptible to scale, aphids and mealy bugs. Unfortunately indoors there are no natural predators, like lady bugs to keep pests under control, so it will be up to you to deal with the pests yourself. A diluted pesticide should do the trick, however be sure that it’s not too strong as your Fukien Tea is sensitive to pesticides.

If you are well educated and take proper care of your Fukien Tea Bonsai, by placing it in a well lit area, keep it moist and give it adequate care and attention, I have no doubt it will repay you with beautiful foliage and sweet delicate flowers in the summer, giving you lots of pleasure for many many years.

Fukien Tea is a tiny genre of tropical tree and it is a frequently used substance for interior or tropical bonsai. Fukien Tea originally belongs to Southern China and some parts of South East Asia. It is well-known in China for bonsai. The old scientific name of Fukien Tea was Carmona microphylla. Still nowadays it is programmed as Carmona.  The new scientific name of Fukien Tea is buxifolia (Ehretia micropylla).

We can say that the native land of this tree is China and in this part of the world it develops from a small plant to twelve feet high tree. It is the part of the family of Borage. Like any other tree Fukien Tea requires heat, lighting and water as per the requirements. If the tree is getting all the required things then it will grow fast.

LIGHT:- If you have planned to grow it in the indoor section of your house then make sure that it is getting the light of 1,000 lux. This light is the minimum requirement for this plant so that it would be able to grow properly.

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Fukien bonsai tree is a stifling bonsai tree which remains green in almost all the seasons. The origin of this tree started from China. Those people who like to work with Bonsai tree generally find that it is not an easy task to handle this tree. It the climate is very cold or very hot then these trees are not able to survive. It is not easy to locate and due to which they are pricey also. However the tree is beautiful and you will feel happy if you find yourself sufficiently talented to handle this tree. The tree looks extremely attractive when the little flowers change to blackberries in the month of summer.

If you want to grow Fukien bonsai tree properly then you should pack the attractive pan by potting mud. Now you can place the plant on this pan and water it properly. Keep in mind that the quantity of water should be reasonable. If you are giving extra water then this tree does not like that and on the other hand it will not also work if the quantity of water is less.       It is would be advisable to put your Fukien bonsai tree in indirect sunbeams and if possible then do the arrangements that it should get at least one hour of direct sunlight in a day. You can control the level of heat which the tree is getting if you keep it in indoors. In general Fukien bonsai tree like a little high temperature. In the winter season, the temperature should not be less than 60 degree Fahrenheit.

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