Chinese Pepper, Zanthoxylum piperitum, Indoor Bonsai
The Chinese Pepper is characterised by its yellowish-green bark. Unlike the Japanese Pepper, the Chinese variety does not have sharp thorns. Its unevenly pinnate leaves have an attractive, fresh green colour and a very shiny surface. In its natural environment, the Elephant Tree partially drops its leaves in winter, but if it is positioned in a bright location, with temperatures above 15 C, it will retain its leaves.
Location:
In summer, it is best located in the open air. It should be placed in a spot that is sunny or partly shady. However, this bonsai can also do well indoors, if situated by a bright, sunny window. If the weather is bad (windy and rainy), the tree grows sturdier and gains resistance against diseases and pests, and the leaves grow harder.
Winter storage:
The Elephant Tree is not hardy. The tree counts to the tropical plants. It is best to store it in a cool indoor space at a temperature of 12 - 18°C, so that the tree can rest over the winter period. You can also keep the Elephant Tree in a warmer location, but if you do this, you must make sure that it has a lot of light, and some air humidity. The best way to achieve this is to place the tree on a tray that is filled with crushed lava. Any extra water is retained in the layer of lava, and it evaporates slowly. This creates a very good climate for the tree.
Details about the Bonsai tree and about the photos:
Details about the pot:
-
Material: Ceramic
-
Size: Width 27,0 cm, depth 17,0 cm and height 6,0 cm.
Do you have any further questions about the Bonsai tree? Please get in touch and I’ll be happy to provide advice.
When ordering, you will receive the Bonsai tree seen in the photos.
The bottle is not included in delivery. It serves only to better indicate the size of the Bonsai tree.
