Beautiful Variegated Serissa 50cm

Beautiful Variegated Serissa 50cm Description

The variegated serissa bonsai tree (Serissa japonica ‘Variegata’) also known as the Snow Rose or tree of a thousand stars, is a tropical shrub that is native to southeast Asia. It is valued by bonsai collectors for its gnarled bark, small white flowers and fine ramification. This variety has attractive white lines around the leaves. 

This beautiful variegated serissa bonsai tree is standing at approximately 50cm tall in a black ceramic glazed oriental pot with a width of 22cm and depth of 28cm. This serissa is shaped in the broom style and has beautiful foliage.

Variegated Serissa Placement

Keep the variegated serissa indoors as it is a tropical species that does best in constant warm temperatures. Ensure it is not exposed to temperatures under 10°C.
Choose a windowsill that gets plenty of sunlight. Avoid cold draughts or exposure to artificial heat sources such as radiators.    

Variegated Serissa Watering and feeding

They must be watered generously as soon as the top inch of soil gets dry. Do not let the soil dry out fully and avoid constant wetness. See our watering guide.
Only feed periodically during the growing season (March-Oct). 

Variegated Serissa Pruning and wiring

The variegated serissa tolerates constant pruning very well and this will encourage tight ramification. 
Wiring a variegated serissa can be slightly challenging as the branches and shoots are delicate. 

Variegated Serissa Repotting

Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix. 

Find our repotting guide here. 

Find our repotting services here. 

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Please Note: measurements given are approximate. Depending on the season, the appearance of the tree may vary. The tree that you receive may differ in size and shape to the photo if it has grown or been pruned since.