Serissa foetida was previously called Serissa japonica.
This is supposed to be a difficult plant to keep and I can understand a few issues with it already. It is a sensitive plant when it comes to watering, too much or too little is bad.
This was a strange event for me to try wiring the Serissa as the wood stems were already fairly rigid. I followed guidance during the workshop and the outcome seemed fine. I am not sure the bending with hold after 2 months, but time will tell.
Serissa foetida specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Serissa foetida
- Common Name: Snow Rose, Tree of a thousand stars, Japanese boxthorn.
- Family: Rubiaceae.
- Varietals: Variegated, single flower, double flower, pink, Kyoto, Sapporo.
- Habitat/Range: Southern China, Taiwan
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Bush, 2-4 ft
- Leaves: Small that may have yellowish to silver edges.
- Flowers: Pink then white flowers,blooms for a long time. Normally 6 petals but my picture shows only 5.
- Fruit/Seed: None.
- Stem/Bark: Rough light grey.
- Growth: Slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Prtial Shade 2-6 hours daily.
- Water Use: moderate water, consistent and careful watering
- 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, but monitor
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.
