Gmelina philipensis thrives in high light, requires regular trimming for a dense, often cascading canopy, and is a popular choice for shohin. Can also make a nice cascade, semi-cascade, or informmal upright.
Gmelina philipensis specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Gmelina philipensis.
- Common Name: Hedgehog, Parrot’s Beak, Wlid Sage, Baghara
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Varietals:
- Habitat/Range: Tropical lowlands, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Leaves: Reduction through defoliation
- Flowers: Yellow with brownish bracts
- Fruit/Seed:
- Stem/Bark: Flexible branches. rough bark
- Growth: Slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade 4-8 hours daily.
- Water Use: Moderate water, does now like dry spells
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: Nitrogen rich 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 the wire closely
Gallery images
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