Podocarpus broad leaf - Bunjin in ceramic potThis Bonsai is a mature tree in a rare Purple ware ceramic pot sourced from Taiwan. Podocarpus is a genus of coniferous evergreen shrubs and trees, prized for their leathery, dense green foliage. Old Podocarpus bonsai are impressive with their stately elegance. New needles start in a light green color that turns darker with age. Some varieties even have striking reddish needles that turn green as they mature. A truly hardy and easy to grow variety,

Regular watering is necessary for best results especially if it is in a bonsai pot

they take root and become woody trunks and supportive

Water: Water the bougainvillea thoroughly when the soil gets dry

size and shape fluctuate by season so all

These plants can absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere just like leguminous plants can

for this reason

The fruit is a narrow five-lobed achene

Podocarpus is a genus of coniferous evergreen shrubs and trees

Buds are pink as the four sepals are pink and are lost when the flower blooms

referred to as "Shimpaku

Fertilize with compost in late winter

If Tamarind wilts