Hibiscus bonsai

Paul Williams · 05-09-2008, 08:46 AM

Hi All
Yesterday I went to the local pond supply store, and as usual spent some time talking to the proprietor. Bonsai came up due to a remark about the size of the largest pond basket on hand. During the conversation she mentioned that she had recently seen a Hibiscus bonsai. I ask about the size of the flowers, and she responded by touching the tips of her right index finger and thumb together. I have never seen a Hibiscus bloom so small, does anyone know of a Varity that produces this small of a bloom? Does anyone have a Hibiscus bonsai, and do the leaves and flowers reduce? What verity is the best to use?
Good growing
Paul

Paul Williams · 05-11-2008, 05:31 AM

Hi
I'll bump this once just to see if there is any Hibiscus info out there.
Good growing
Paul

Pup · 05-11-2008, 07:47 AM

G, day Paul.
I have or I should say Mrs Pup has two minature Hibiscus one is called Princess unfortunately I do not remember the other one I will ask her to see if she remembers. Both though have small flowers.
They by the way are not Bonsai. I have just asked it is called pink apple blossom. The leaves are quite small and the flowers are approx 25mms (1 inch ) both these trees are in pots as standards. They have not been repotted in 14 years so they will adopt to pot culture without any problems. I have just been out in the dark ( things I do for friends ) and measured the leaves. They are 20mms long 10mms wide these are the largest ones (3/4inch long 3/8th inch wide). The smaller leaves are10mms long 5mms wide ( 3/8th inch long 3/16th wide ) so it looks like they will reduce. I hope this helps some Pup

Paul Williams · 05-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Hi Pup
Thanks for the info, I bet it was the "pink apple blossom" because I remenber now that she said the flowers were pink.
Thanks again & Good growing
Paul

05-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul Williams Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Florida Posts: 111	Hibiscus bonsai Hi All Yesterday I went to the local pond supply store, and as usual spent some time talking to the proprietor. Bonsai came up due to a remark about the size of the largest pond basket on hand. During the conversation she mentioned that she had recently seen a Hibiscus bonsai. I ask about the size of the flowers, and she responded by touching the tips of her right index finger and thumb together. I have never seen a Hibiscus bloom so small, does anyone know of a Varity that produces this small of a bloom? Does anyone have a Hibiscus bonsai, and do the leaves and flowers reduce? What verity is the best to use? Good growing Paul

05-11-2008, 05:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Williams Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Florida Posts: 111	Hibiscus bonsai Hi I'll bump this once just to see if there is any Hibiscus info out there. Good growing Paul

05-11-2008, 07:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pup Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth suburbs Western Australia Posts: 406	G, day Paul. I have or I should say Mrs Pup has two minature Hibiscus one is called Princess unfortunately I do not remember the other one I will ask her to see if she remembers. Both though have small flowers. They by the way are not Bonsai. I have just asked it is called pink apple blossom. The leaves are quite small and the flowers are approx 25mms (1 inch ) both these trees are in pots as standards. They have not been repotted in 14 years so they will adopt to pot culture without any problems. I have just been out in the dark ( things I do for friends ) and measured the leaves. They are 20mms long 10mms wide these are the largest ones (3/4inch long 3/8th inch wide). The smaller leaves are10mms long 5mms wide ( 3/8th inch long 3/16th wide ) so it looks like they will reduce. I hope this helps some Pup __________________ G, day I live in western Australia I have been trying for the last 20+ years with some success to grow Bonsai. I am a perpetual learner and an advanced beginner

05-11-2008, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Williams Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Florida Posts: 111	Hibiscus bonsai Hi Pup Thanks for the info, I bet it was the "pink apple blossom" because I remenber now that she said the flowers were pink. Thanks again & Good growing Paul

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