The frangipani is an exotic plant that captivates with its scent and delights flower lovers with its splendor. But can you also grow a bonsai from the sprawling shrub - i.e. a miniature frangipani for those who have little space?
Is frangipani suitable for growing as a bonsai?
The frangipaniis suitable for cultivation as bonsai. Proper care is important so that you can enjoy the plant for a long time, which blooms from June to September.
How can I grow a frangipani bonsai?
The easiest way is to buy afinished tree that has already been cut into shapefrom a tree nursery that specializes in bonsai. If you want to become active yourself, so-calledPre-BonsaisThis is a tree that has not yet been trimmed and wired. But you can alsogrow a frangipani bonsai yourself - either from seeds or cuttings. In this case, you should allow at least four years until the bonsai is large enough to be shaped.
How to cut a frangipani bonsai?
Pruning is very important for every bonsai in order to keep the tree small and give it the desired shape. Spring and summer are the best seasons for this; you should leave the devil's tree, as the frangipani is also called, alone in the vineyard. Be sure to work with good bonsai tongs so that the cuts can heal well. The following tips will help with cutting:
- If two branches are at the same height, remove one
- Cut off thick branches
- Cut out unnaturally twisted branches.
What care does a frangipani bonsai need?
First of all, it is important to find asuitable locationfor the frangipani bonsai. The frangipani loves a sunny place. However, if the bonsai is indoors, direct sunlight behind the window should be avoided. The soil must not dry out, butWaterlogging must be avoided at all costs In addition, the frangipani bonsai must be repotted regularly so that the root ball does not become too compacted. As far as fertilization is concerned, the bonsai must be regularly supplied with sufficient nutrients during the growth phase.
Is the frangipani bonsai hardy?
The frangipani isnot hardyIf the bonsai is in a sunny spot in the garden or on the balcony over the summer, it should be brought into the house when temperatures are consistently below 20 °C. A bright, sufficiently warm place is suitable for overwintering, for example in the living room or kitchen. The cool, dark cellar is unsuitable – both for bonsai and for a large frangipani.
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Wires as a forming technique
In addition to topiary, a bonsai can also be shaped into the desired shape using wire. Anodized aluminum wire is carefully wrapped around individual branches and then bent. Unlike cutting, wiring can be used all year round. As the branches become thicker, the wire must be removed again to avoid scarring the wood.
