3 Year Old Azalea

The flowering Azalea is without a doubt the most incredible eye catching species especially at the height of Spring when they are in full bloom.
They make a great species of Bonsai to work with and think they are a great choice for bonsai enthusiasts new and old. The best way to learn how to style bonsai is to spend time looking at those plants where they grow in their natural environment.

Most evergreen azaleas originated in Japan, but some came from China, Korea or Taiwan.

Azaleas thrive at a sunny spot, but during the hottest time of the day in summer it is better to provide some shade. When flowering, azaleas should be protected from rain  and hot sun to make the flowers last longer.

Azalea Bonsai trees must not dry out but they also don't like permanent wetness. Because of this it is necessary to check the moisture of the soil very carefully. A root ball that has gotten too dry temporarily should be dunked in a bowl of water to get thoroughly moistened again.

Water regularly to avoid the soil from completely drying out. Apply Bonsai Boy's Plant Nourishment fertiliser during the growing season.

The total width of the pot is 11cm wide, total height including pot is 16cm.