The serissa is a subtropical small shrub,
that is well known for its beautiful white flowers that grow from spring to summer.
Except for its lovely flowers, the serissa is valued for its fine ramification and rough
grey bark. The serissa is not easy to care for and better suitable for
experienced growers because the tree is very sensitive to changes in location and temperature
So how do you care for your Serissa?
The serissa likes a sunny, wind-protected place outside during the growing season,
as long as the night temperatures stay above 50° F / 10° C.
Drastic temperature drops are not tolerated.
Try to provide high humidity.
Keep the rootball moist, but at the same time take good care not to overwater the serissa.
It must never dry out completely. If the tree drops its leaves due to
some changes in the growing conditions, continue but slightly decrease watering
Apply a small amount of solid organic fertilizer, with a balanced N-P-K ratio, every four weeks.
The serissa tolerates hard pruning which should be executed in early spring, if necessary.
Young trees are trimmed back to 2 leaves when the shoots have produced 4 – 5 leaves.
Older trees are trimmed less as long they are flowering, but are pruned strongly after flowering.
Repot the serissa every two years and use a standard soil mix. Prune the roots only moderately.
The serissa can easily be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
If your Serissa is losing a lot of leaves, this is often the result of
improper watering or not enough light.
Again, make sure you place your Bonsai warm enough with plenty of light.
And water it generously as soon as the soil gets slightly dry.
Learn how to create your own bonsai trees by enrolling in one of our online Bonsai courses.
We explain techniques like pruning, wiring, and repotting, and you can ask questions to the teachers.
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