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Abundant Purple Star-Shaped Blossom (Cuphea) Indoor Bonsai

Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £75.00.

SKU: PCuphea42BLACKFRIDAY

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This beautiful Cuphea hyssopifolia bonsai features a single elegant twisting trunk, creating a graceful informal upright style with wonderful natural movement. Its lush green canopy is covered with delicate pink flowers during its long flowering season, adding a vibrant splash of colour.

Easy to prune and shape, Cuphea is an excellent flowering bonsai for beginners while still offering plenty of future potential. Presented in a striking glazed blue ceramic bonsai pot with a matching drip tray, this individually photographed tree makes a charming and colourful indoor bonsai display. A wonderful starter flowering bonsai with excellent future potential.

Description

Twisting Informal Upright Style Cuphea Bonsai Tree – Flowering Bonsai in Glazed Blue Ceramic Pot

This beautiful Cuphea hyssopifolia bonsai features a single elegant twisting trunk, creating a graceful informal upright style with wonderful movement and character. Although still considered a starter bonsai, the tree already displays an attractive trunk line and carefully developed branching. Thus, giving it excellent structure and plenty of future potential.

The slender trunk twists naturally upwards towards a gorgeous full canopy of lush green foliage. Delicate pink flowers appear generously amongst the leaves, creating a soft cloud of colour across the crown. When in bloom, the combination of vibrant flowers, fresh green foliage and the characterful twisting trunk is particularly eye-catching.

This is the exact tree you will receive, professionally potted into a beautiful glazed blue ceramic bonsai pot. The rich blue glaze contrasts wonderfully with the pink flowers and fresh green foliage, while also complementing the elegant shape of the tree. A matching ceramic drip tray is included to complete the presentation.

A Wonderful Starter Flowering Bonsai

Cuphea hyssopifolia is highly valued as a flowering bonsai thanks to its naturally compact growth, fine foliage and wonderfully long flowering period. Furthermore, it responds well to regular pruning and shaping. Thereby, making it an excellent choice for beginners who would like to develop their bonsai skills.

The informal upright style is particularly attractive on this tree. Rather than growing completely straight, the single trunk gently twists and changes direction as it rises. This creates natural movement while maintaining a beautifully balanced overall form. As the trunk and branches continue to mature, its character will become even more pronounced.

With its elegant silhouette, colourful flowers and compact foliage, this Cuphea already makes a lovely display while offering plenty of scope for further refinement.

Carefully Prepared by Bonsai Direct

At Bonsai Direct, every bonsai is individually selected and prepared by our experienced family-run team. We are passionate about growing healthy, characterful bonsai trees that customers can enjoy and develop for many years.

We also believe in responsible and sustainable growing practices wherever possible, combining traditional bonsai techniques with thoughtful cultivation and careful preparation.

This flowering Cuphea hyssopifolia bonsai is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a colourful and rewarding bonsai with a particularly elegant twisting trunk and excellent future potential.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering
Pot Size (cm)
18.5 x 16
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy
Maintenance
Positioning: Place in bright light or gentle morning sun.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; do not let it dry out.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle to encourage flowers.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain compact form.
Repotting: Repot every two-three years.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

Cuphea, commonly known as Mexican Heather, is a beautiful flowering shrub prized for its fine green foliage and masses of delicate purple blooms. Its naturally compact growth and small leaves make it especially well suited to bonsai cultivation. Easy to maintain and rewarding to grow, Cuphea brings long-lasting colour and a soft, elegant appearance to any bonsai collection.

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Bonsai Care

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Beginner-friendly
Care What to do How often
Step 1 Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. Upon arrival
On arrival In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. Once on day 1
Position Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. All year
Water Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. Daily check
Mist Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. Once or twice a week
Feed Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. Species dependant
Prune Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. As needed
Health If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. If issues arise
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