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Other names for Sageretia thea

Suimizi, Cidonglu, Duijiaoci

Growth habits of Sageretia thea

Sageretia thea prefers a warm, humid climate. It is prone to freezing damage in cold winters and is not cold-tolerant. Sageretia thea is still relatively adaptable; as long as the soil is acidic, neutral or calcareous, it can grow normally and healthily.

Sageretia thea is also a plant tolerant of drought and waterlogging, and it can adapt to barren land as well. It prefers half shade and half sun. Its root system is well developed, and it mostly grows on hillsides beside roads and in shrub thickets.

Bonsai making with Sageretia thea

First is sourcing the material. Choose branches that have already grown for one year and carry out cutting propagation in March, or choose to sow seeds and raise seedlings when the fruit is ripe.

Next is pruning and shaping. To use it for bonsai, it must be pruned. Most often the method of coarse wiring and fine pruning is used, and complete pruning can also be used to refine the shaping. The tree's form can be made into double-trunk style, cliff style, exposed-root style, etc. Of course, there are many other forms as well, and you can try pruning according to your preferences.

Finally, potting. Pot it between February and March in spring. Choose a purple clay pot and ensure good drainage, etc. The potting soil needs to be loose, fertile, slightly acidic leaf mold.