Pyracantha 2-1

Growing tips:

Location : Accustomed to the Mediterranean climate, this bonsai should be exposed outdoors all year round, preferably in full sun. However, during periods of high heat, choose a semi-shaded spot to protect it from the scorching and bright sun. In winter, don't worry, it is a robust and hardy tree, for safety you can always protect it from heavy frosts, by using a winter fleece or glass wool etc... but keep it out!

Watering : For good health, Pyracantha needs a substrate that is always moist. Water your tree regularly, allowing the root ball to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid excess water. Indeed, underwatering or overwatering is not necessarily advantageous for your bonsai.

Important: Do not hesitate to water the entire root ball up to the roots, materially, the water drains through the holes present under the pot or bathe the tree in water (drenching) for a few minutes, to be sure to water well up to the roots.  We do not recommend putting a cup or container underneath your pot as the water will stagnate and can cause root rot. (Too much water = asphyxiation).

In spring/summer, watering is done on a regular basis. In hot weather, it's every day ! On the other hand, in winter, water according to the supervision of the soil that you make of it. Thanks to the rain and cold, you won't necessarily need to water regularly since the substrate will remain moist.

Substrate and repotting : In the nursery, we use potting soil composed of black peat, blond peat, eco-aged, topsoil, horse manure, pozzolana. You can adapt your substrate very well, by mixing akadama, pumice or others during your next repotting. However, adaptation must be done gradually and delicately so as not to destroy the tree's root system.

Young Pyracantha should be repotted every 2 years, while the oldest are repotted every 3-4 years. The best time to do this is in early March. The removal of 20 to 30% of the roots is not a problem for the species, on the contrary it can only do it good !

Pruning :  It tolerates energetic and drastic pruning very well. Use appropriate tools for a clean quality pruning and in particular for pruning old wood (sharp bonsai scissors, pointed concave bonsai pliers, good pruning shears, etc.). The rapid development of these branches and leaves will allow you to easily achieve the shape you want to give it.

Important : If you want the tree to develop a lot of flowers and fruit the following year, do not prune your bonsai too late or too severely. If you prune in July-August, you may remove many flower buds. In addition, any shoots that form underneath on the trunk or on cut wounds should be removed as soon as possible.

Fertilization : In the nursery, we use blue tomato/flower fertilizer NPK 12 12 17. It is a perfect fertilizer as a supplement to nutrients. Put a handful on the substrate, larger or smaller depending on the size of the pot. Fertilize from spring to fall (May to October), every 2 months.

More information: 

All our bonsai are unique. That's why they're referenced by numbers. These do not indicate the age of the tree. If you would like to know more about it, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to let you know its approximate age. 

We ship bonsai throughout France and neighbouring countries that are part of the EU. 

We take care to pack each bonsai in custom-made wooden crates or reinforced cartons . The tree is well protected and tied to prevent any risk of breakage.

Depending on the size and weight of your bonsai, shipping is carried out by specialized carriers: DPD (under 30kg) or GEODIS (+30kg).

Our priority is that the delivery of your bonsai goes smoothly. For this reason, shipments are rarely made on weekends and never during heat waves, to prevent your bonsai from transacting for too long. We also regularly check and verify the tracking of your packages. 

Do not hesitate to consult our delivery page to learn more about our methods. 

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The bonsai tree you see in the picture is really the one you are going to receive. To find out the dimension, refer to the scale on the side. Each product is unique and we take care to take photos that give you the most accurate preview possible of what you will receive.

All bonsai are produced in our large nursery in Lot-et-Garonne. They are therefore perfectly adapted to the climate of France, which is not always the case with Japanese imports.

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