{"product_id":"bonsai-7-anni-elaeagnus-pungens-elaeagno-collezione-premium","title":"7-year-old Elaeagnus Pungens (Elaeagno) Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElaeagnus pungens – The Elegant Resilience of the Outdoor Bonsai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e7-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai, hardy and refined in appearance. \u003cstrong\u003eElaeagnus pungens\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cem\u003eoleaster\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ethorny olive\u003c\/em\u003e, is appreciated for its leathery leaves with their characteristic silvery sheen and its small white flowers with an intense fragrance, which can perfume the autumn air. A robust species, also ideal for those approaching the world of bonsai for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonsai + saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape and dimensions of the bonsai are approximate (including the pot). The color and shape of the pot may differ from those shown in the photographs. As these are living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore purely illustrative and do not constitute a contractual obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – fragrant white flowers in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaeagnaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 19 × 24 × 27.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaeagnus pungens\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinarily adaptable species: it tolerates wind, drought, and even poor soils. As a bonsai, its rough bark and two-toned leaves (dark green on top, silvery underneath) create a highly striking visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers a bright outdoor position, in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates winter cold well; protect it only in the event of prolonged, severe frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate and regular: allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, avoiding waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring to autumn, use the organic-mineral fertilizer \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e or the fast-acting fertilizer \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e. Stop fertilizing in midsummer on the hottest days and during the winter dormancy period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–3 years, in spring before the start of new growth. After repotting, it is recommended to water with Mistral Bonsai’s \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer to help the plant recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional needs, promoting root development and overall vigor. Alternatively: 60% Kiryuzuna + 40% Akadama, which promotes growth but requires more frequent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the shoot has reached 4–6 pairs of leaves, cut it back, leaving 1–2 pairs. Preferably carry this out in spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be carried out all year round; take care in spring, when growth is faster, to prevent marks on the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55274481484118,"sku":"9BOELAPU7","price":40.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/Bonsai_7_Anni_Elaeagnus_Pungens_Vaso_Blu.webp?v=1789207625","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-7-anni-elaeagnus-pungens-elaeagno-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}