{"product_id":"bonsai-sageretia-theezans-boule","title":"Bonsaï Sageretia theezans ball shape (Chinese Tea) — H25-30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"sageretia-boule\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌳 Ball-shaped trimmed crown • 🌿 Small light green oval leaves • 🪴 Ceramic pot and saucer included • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Substrate kept slightly moist at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSageretia theezans bonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cem\u003eChinese sweet plum\u003c\/em\u003e, has a dense, ball-shaped crown above a short trunk with bark that flakes off in light-colored plates. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003esubtropical regions of southern China\u003c\/strong\u003e, it joins the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bonsai\"\u003eindoor bonsai\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its foliage: very small, shiny, light green oval leaves, with bronze-tinted young shoots. This natural fineness of the leaf blade gives the ball-shaped crown a density that a Ficus cannot achieve in the same size, making the miniature-tree illusion far more convincing on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-bonsai\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich indoor bonsai should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogue brings together several species and forms of different sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSageretia theezans ball-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — very small light green leaves and a dense, sphere-shaped crown. The species with the finest foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonsai-ficus-microcarpa-forme-s\"\u003eFicus microcarpa S shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — sinuous double-curved trunk, glossy dark green leaves (H35 cm | Pot Ø16 cm). The most sculptural shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-ginseng-bonsai\"\u003eFicus microcarpa 'Ginseng'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — exposed, swollen roots forming a bulbous trunk (2 large sizes). The most imposing version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSageretia requires generous but filtered light. Direct summer sun burns its small leaves within a few hours, while insufficient light spaces out the internodes and causes the ball-shaped crown to lose its density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window, or a south-facing window with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e table, console, desk, or windowsill — away from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C — minimum 12 °C; it dislikes sudden fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e special bonsai substrate, already in place in the pot provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the indoor bonsai species most sensitive to dry air: moving the plant away from a radiator is just as important as placing it in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume of substrate in a bonsai pot is tiny and dries out very quickly. This is the critical point for this plant: forgetting to water for two days in summer is enough to cause the foliage to fall, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003eany absence requires preparation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e frequent — the substrate should remain slightly moist at all times, meaning every two to three days in summer and once a week in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the pot in a small amount of water for ten minutes; this is more effective than surface watering for bonsai substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — the saucer provided must be emptied after every watering, as stagnant water is fatal to the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high — mist the foliage several times a week, especially during the heating season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch out new shoots down to two or three leaves throughout the growing season to maintain the rounded shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer specially formulated for bonsai, every two weeks from April to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA sudden drop in leaves after purchase is a normal reaction to a change in environment: maintaining humidity and light is enough; the plant will recover in three to four weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bonsai is viewed more as an object than as a plant: it needs a clear surface and is best admired at eye level. The blue glazed ceramic pot and matching saucer are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bonsai duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonsai-ficus-microcarpa-forme-s\"\u003eFicus microcarpa S shape\u003c\/a\u003e — two contrasting Japanese pruning styles, the dense ball and the sinuous trunk, in two different ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a zen composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pogonatherum-paniceum-monica-bambou-interieur\"\u003ePogonatherum 'Monica'\u003c\/a\u003e with arching stems beside it — the Japanese-inspired style is complemented without being repetitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a mineral contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e surround it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mini-cactus-pots-terre-cuite\"\u003emini cacti in terracotta pots\u003c\/a\u003e — the ochre of the terracotta brings out the glazed blue of the bonsai pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a gift ready to give,\u003c\/strong\u003e the bonsai is presented as is: ceramic pot and saucer included, with no repotting or decorative pot required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe ceramic pot is supplied in a matching model: the shape remains rectangular with a saucer, while the glaze color may vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater by soaking rather than from the surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e the very well-draining bonsai substrate allows water to run through without moistening the root ball. Plunging the pot into a small amount of water for ten minutes ensures that all the roots are reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch the shoots throughout summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ball shape will not maintain itself. Cut each new shoot back to two or three leaves as soon as it has five or six, encouraging denser branching and preserving the silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not repot during the first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bonsai arrives with a root system that has already been worked and balanced with the volume of the pot. Repot every two to three years in spring, with partial root pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSageretia theezans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Tea, Sageretia bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhamnaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e subtropical regions of southern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H25-30 cm | Pot Ø15 cm, pot and saucer included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e ball-shaped pruned canopy on a short trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e rectangular glazed ceramic pot with matching saucer, varied model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, never direct sun in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e frequent, substrate kept slightly moist at all times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, mist several times a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e special bonsai substrate, very well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, formative pruning to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, very small, glossy, light-green oval leaves, bronze young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of watering and pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zen \/ Japandi \/ Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bonsai is unique: the shape of the trunk, the density of the canopy, and the color of the ceramic pot vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278099357961,"sku":"53461","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/bonsai-sageretia-theezans-forme-boule-the-de-chine-h25-30-cm-pot-oe15-cm-verdeia-4410778.jpg?v=1788478397","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/sageretia-theezans-ball-shaped-bonsai","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}