Bonsai Growing Kit - Brush Cherry

Brush cherry – Syzygium paniculatum 

The Brush Cherry Tree or the magenta lilly pilly, also known as the Syzygium, is part of the Myrtle family and is found in South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It produces petite white fluffy flowers during the spring and produces edible fruits in the form of bright red berries in the autumn. This bonsai tree also boasts dark green leaves which are of a pointy oval shape.

The Brush Cherry tree can be grown either indoors or outdoors. However, if you do grow yours outdoors, it is advisable (though not always necessary) to bring the bonsai tree indoors or into a greenhouse during the coldest months so as to avoid harsh frosts which can harm the tree. If temperatures fall below freezing, the tree should not be left outside for a prolonged period of time.

Brush Cherry bonsai trees enjoy warm, sunny areas, needing between four to six hours of sunlight daily. 

The more sunlight and warmth your Bonsai receives, the more often it will need water. 
More Bonsai die due to improper watering than any other cause. Check your Bonsai by 
occasionally sticking your finger into the soil. Do not water the tree if the soil is damp or 
cool. Brush Cherry bonsai do not tolerate salt. Use distilled/rain water if your water is 
hard, or full of minerals. When the topsoil feels dry, water thoroughly and deeply. An old Bonsai watering trick is to place the entire pot in a sink of water an inch or two deep. Let the water absorb from the holes in the bottom of the pot. 
Leaves want humidity to keep them green and healthy. Any time your tree is inside, the 
air is very dry. Avoid putting your Bonsai near a draft or heating/air conditioning vent 
which dries out the foliage. 

Bonsai Starter Kit provides everything you need to grow your own Bonsai – Seeds, Pot, Bonsai Mix and Instructions.

Everything you need to bring the joy of growing bonsai into your or a loved one’s life – in one sleek box. Each box contains fresh seeds, 1 ceramic container, seedling growing medium, decorating stones, drainage mesh and instructions.

We also offer Custom Design options on the packaging to personalize for Weddings or Corporate Branding

The perfect DIY gift: For mom, dad, him or her, this is the perfect gift to give on birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, housewarming, or any other occasion — ideal for beginners, masters, and children alike. See the excitement in their eyes as they experience growing indoor bonsai trees.

No green thumb needed: Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions, and you’re good to go.