{"product_id":"bonsai-melo-9-anni-collezione-premium-1","title":"9-year-old Quince Bonsai - Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eApple Bonsai (Malus) 9 Years Old – Premium Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApple Bonsai (Malus sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cstrong\u003ewild apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003e9-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is an outdoor bonsai highly valued for its \u003cstrong\u003espring flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e and for producing small ornamental fruits, the apples, which make it particularly decorative throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apple tree is a typical plant of temperate and Mediterranean zones, which requires \u003cstrong\u003esun and cold\u003c\/strong\u003e to bear fruit correctly. It is an ideal bonsai for terraces, balconies, and gardens, perfect for those who desire an elegant specimen yet rich in natural charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall dimensions are \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 24 x 12.5 x 42 cm (width x depth x height)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pot is included in the indicated measurements. Being a living bonsai, its shape, pot, and vegetative state may vary according to the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple \/ Wild apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor Bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, ornamental fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Location:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apple Bonsai should be placed \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e in a sunny position. In summer, it is advisable to protect it from scorching sun during the midday hours. It is frost-resistant, but it is preferable to protect it from temperatures below \u003cstrong\u003e-2°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt requires \u003cstrong\u003eabundant watering in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emoderate in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is important to avoid waterlogging and be careful not to directly wet the flowers during blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Cultivation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-autumn (Hiryo-Gold or Nutribonsai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilize during flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2 years, in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrabonsai or a mixture of 80% Akadama + 20% Kiryuzuna\/Pumice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring, at the beginning of flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leaving 2 leaves when the branch develops 6-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuriosities:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo promote fruiting, the apple tree can be assisted with manual pollination, transferring pollen from one flower to the stigma of another flower. This practice is particularly useful when the plant is grown on balconies or in areas with few pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate and include the pot. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the illustrative images. Being a living organism, its vegetative state changes according to the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626002706774,"sku":"117215","price":68.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/bonsai-melo-con-frutti-verdi-vaso-ceramica-smaltata-verde.webp?v=1771837040","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.it\/en\/products\/bonsai-melo-9-anni-collezione-premium-1","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}