Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai

Japanese Pepper Tree Bonsai Care

Zanthoxylum Piperitum

What is the plant

Our Sweet Aromatic Pepper Tree Bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum) has a fresh, zesty fragrance and bright green glossy foliage. The tree has small clusters of tiny white flowers and the bark is fissured. As a result, this adds character and age to this very elegant and exciting bonsai.Small green and lush leaves, gives a really full effect to the foliage. As a result, the canopy appears really full and just like a fully grown tree.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The more sunlight and warmth your Bonsai receives, the more often it will need water. More Bonsai die due to improper watering than any other cause. Check your Pepper daily by sticking your finger into the soil. Do not water the tree if the soil is damp or cool. Bonsai generally need to be watered every couple of days, but there is no set schedule. When the topsoil feels dry, water thoroughly and deeply. An old Bonsai watering trick is to place the entire pot in a sink of water an inch or two deep. Let the water absorb from the holes in the bottom of the pot. An inexpensive moisture meter takes the guesswork out of watering.
Pruning
To keep a Bonsai miniature, it needs to be trimmed and pruned as new growth appears. Never remove all the new growth at one time. Shape is determined by the overall look that you want to achieve.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing a Bonsai is essential to its health because nutrients in the soil are washed away with each watering. Fertilizer is like vitamins and minerals for a plant. When new growth appears in the spring, it’s time to start feeding your Bonsai. Use an organic liquid fertilizer or a chemical fertilizer diluted to one half strength.

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Sunlight
Where to place your Bonsai depends on what species of Bonsai tree you have. The Pepper likes a well-lighted place, sheltered from direct sunlight works. Ideally, a place similar to a shaded greenhouse works for most types of Bonsai. A lack of sun will leave the foliage weak and create other problems.
Temperature
The Japanese Pepper is hardy, and can tolerate temperatures down to 15° C.
Popularity
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