Colubrina asiatica or latherleaf I have only seen offered one time as a product for sale. I did get one and it has begun to grow. We shall see how it looks later in life.
Maybe accentuate it’s twisting stems in design
Colubrina asiatica specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Colubrina asiatica
- Common Name: Latherleaf
- Family: Taxonomic family (e.g., Rosaceae).
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical lowlands, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Vine like bush
- Leaves: glossy ovate with serrated edges.
- Flowers: Small greenishand bloom in clusters
- Fruit/Seed: Berry-like capsules with small gray seeds, seeds float in salt water
- Stem/Bark: Older platns have a weathered grayish bark.
- Growth: Fast
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Partial to Full sun 4-6 hours daily.
- Water Use: Moderate water.
- It can tolerate salt spray in the wild but does not require it.
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Regular pruning is essential.
- Defoliation:
- Wiring: Branches can be wired year-round
Gallery images
First, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, send us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
