Basically, the rosewood tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) can also be grown as a bonsai. The care is not very difficult and you get interesting tree shapes. However, the rosewood will hardly develop any flowers because of the heavy pruning. Tips for growing and caring for a bonsai.
Is a rosewood tree suitable as a bonsai?
A rosewood tree can be grown as a bonsai by regularly pruning, wiring and placing it in the right location. Important when caring for a bonsai: even watering, weekly fertilization, repotting every two years and checking for scale insects.
Can the rosewood tree be cultivated as a bonsai?
The rosewood tree is one of the exotic plants that provide a tropical flair as a houseplant. You can also grow rosewood as a bonsai.
While caring for the tree is not very complicated, choosing the right location plays a big role.
Which bonsai styles are suitable?
The styles suitable for rosewood are both solitaire and forest-shaped cultivation.
Pruning and wiring the rosewood tree
Palisander trees are very fast-growing and tolerate pruning well. If you want to grow the tree as a bonsai, you will have to use secateurs (€6.00 on Amazon) more often, especially at the beginning. Prune the tree back more in the spring. During the rest of the year, topiary is done as needed.
The leaves can get quite large. It is therefore advisable to regularly remove very large leaves to make room for smaller leaves.
The rosewood tree can also be shaped by wiring. However, only slightly older, slightly woody shoots should be wired. The wires must be removed again after three months at the latest so that they do not grow in.
The right location
The rosewood tree is not hardy and must either be grown indoors all year round or brought into the house in winter.
The location must be very bright. In winter, plant lamps can provide more light.
Caring for the rosewood tree as a bonsai
- Keep evenly moist but not wet
- fertilize weekly
- repot every two years
- pay attention to scale insects
The rosewood tree is supplied with appropriate fertilizer every week during the growth phase. From September to March, fertilize every two weeks.
Palisander trees are more often attacked by scale insects. Keep a close eye on the tree and take appropriate action if necessary.
Tip
If the rosewood tree is grown indoors all year round, it usually sheds all of its leaves in winter. But this is no cause for concern as the tree will sprout again in the spring.
