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Bursera fagaroides

Bursera fagaroides

R850.00

Mexican elephant tree with a peeling, papery trunk and fine aromatic foliage — prized for caudex bonsai.

  • Supplied asEstablished in pot

Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: Millie Basden, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Bursera fagaroides develops a thickened trunk with peeling papery bark and small, aromatic compound leaves. It is a favourite subject for natural-style caudex bonsai.

Plant details

Botanical nameBursera fagaroides
Supplied asEstablished in pot
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Full sun.

Watering

Water well in summer once the mix has dried; keep almost dry while leafless.

Temperature

Protect from frost; keep dry in cold weather.

Growth cycle & dormancy

Summer grower. Usually drops its leaves in autumn and rests over winter.

Substrate

Free-draining mineral mix.

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Additional information

Species

Bursera fagaroides

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