Nandina Domestica
Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai
Found in the mountain valleys of China, India and Japan, this evergreen shrub is a bamboo in title and appearance not in species. This subtropical species is an inspired choice for indoor cultivation. Its elegant fine trunk announces a display of pinnate leaves that blossom gentle pinks and vibrant reds.
Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai Care Tips
Placement
Heavenly Bamboo Bonsai can be grown on any sunny spot within your home. This species appreciates full sun and its minimum growing temperature is 7 degrees Celsius. Heavenly bamboo bonsai are only frost hardy to only -2 degrees Celsius.
Watering
Daily throughout summer, be sure to maintain soil moisture.
Feeding & Fertilising
Heavenly Bamboo bonsai demand feeding every two weeks across the growing season. During the winter, reduce feeding regularity to monthly.
Pruning & Wiring
Trim new roots to maintain the shape. Be mindful to not cut back to the exact same point as this can create a buldge on the trunk. Heavenly Bamboo can grow back when trunk-chopped, it will leaf out ance again approximately 6 weeks later.
Repotting
Repotting your tree is an important way to provide a fresh and suitable soil mix and ensure appropriate root health. Heavenly bamboo bonsai should be repotted every other year with a basic soil mix. The appropriate time window is Spring.
Trees that are ready for repotting will require root pruning, a suitable new pot and appropriate soil mix.
When repotting, do not cut back the root mass by a large amount, and choose a well-draining soil mix that has a neutral or slightly higher PH value of 5-6 but not over 7. We tend to use a mixture of different speciality bonsai soils on our trees. Every species is different so please contact us for free soil-mix advice or to take advantage of our repotting service.
Bonsai make for a one-of-a-kind indoor plant offering elegance, nature and art all in one minute form. Across an array of exquisite and erudite species, they all demand their own specific care and cultivation needs in order for their beauty to flourish. We have an extensive library of care guides for indoor bonsai trees so you can make an informed and considered choice. It’s not about selecting the perfect bonsai, it’s about selecting the perfect bonsai for you.
