{"product_id":"bonsai-8-anni-citrus-myrtifolia-chinotto-collezione-premium","title":"8-year-old Citrus Myrtifolia (Chinotto) Bonsai - Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitrus myrtifolia – The Fragrance of Citrus in Bonsai Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai, elegant and offering unique sensory qualities. \u003cstrong\u003eCitrus myrtifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cem\u003echinotto\u003c\/em\u003e, captivates with its highly fragrant flowers and small decorative fruits that add color to the garden or terrace all year round. Its compact, glossy leaves, reminiscent of those of the myrtle, make it one of the most prized species for ornamental bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonsai + Citrus myrtifolia 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 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 commitment. \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 Outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – highly aromatic flowers at dusk\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 Rutaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (width × depth × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 × 17 × 31 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 fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is famous because its fruit is the main ingredient in \u003cstrong\u003eChinò\u003c\/strong\u003e, the renowned Italian soft drink with a bitter, refreshing taste. A piece of Italian history on your balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it outdoors in full light. The flowers release an intense fragrance at dusk, when pollinating insects are most active – a perfect example of natural symbiosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbundant in summer, moderate in winter. Avoid wetting the flowers during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring to autumn, use the \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e organic-mineral fertilizer or the fast-acting \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e fertilizer. Do not fertilize during flowering; resume once the fruits have appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2 years, in the last days of winter or at the beginning of spring. After repotting, it is recommended to water with Mistral Bonsai’s \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer to promote the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional requirements, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be carried out year-round; take care in spring, when growth is faster, to avoid marks on the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55274223632726,"sku":"9BOCIMY7","price":40.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/ChatGPTImage9set2026_13_30_43_11zon.webp?v=1788953463","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-8-anni-citrus-myrtifolia-chinotto-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}