{"product_id":"ehretia-microphylla-walll-shape-ehretia-80cm","title":"Ehretia Microphylla \/ Buxus Wall Shaped (80cm width - height 100cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEhretia microphylla, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eFukien tea tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippine tea tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a versatile and attractive plant with a rich botanical and cultural background. Here's a detailed overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Botanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boraginaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ehretia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eE. microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarmona microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCordia retusa\u003c\/em\u003e, among others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-medium pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🌱 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub or small tree, typically reaching 2–5 meters in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small (1–5 cm), glossy green, ovate; ideal for bonsai due to their compact size\u003cspan class=\"group relative mx-0.5 inline-block pb-1 align-middle h-5 w-4\" data-copy=\"false\"\u003e\u003cbutton id=\":r35:\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\":r34:\" aria-label=\"Citation 1\"\u003e1\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny white or pale yellow blooms, hermaphroditic, appearing in clusters during late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, fleshy drupes that ripen to dark purple or brownish-orange; edible and attractive to birds\u003cspan class=\"group relative mx-0.5 inline-block pb-1 align-middle h-5 w-4\" data-copy=\"false\"\u003e\u003cbutton id=\":r3b:\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\":r3a:\" aria-label=\"Citation 1\"\u003e1\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌍 Habitat \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003etropical and subtropical Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, including India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia and the Pacific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong\u003edry, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, often found in scrublands and rocky areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-medium pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e🌸 Cultivation \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers bright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced 10-10-10 formula every 4–6 weeks during growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via seeds or semi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-medium pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e✂️ Bonsai \u0026amp; Ornamental Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely used in \u003cstrong\u003ePenjing\u003c\/strong\u003e (Chinese bonsai) and ornamental gardening due to its small leaves and elegant form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 Medicinal \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used in the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/strong\u003e to treat cough, colic, diarrhea, and dysentery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003epollinators and birds\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to local biodiversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Bio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also endemic in parts of Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia. The Fukien Tea is still very popular for Penjing in China and in Western countries it is a common indoor Bonsai tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small dark-green shiny leaves have tiny white dots on the upper side and are covered with hairs underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall white flowers can appear all year round and sometimes produce small yellow-red to dark berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fukien Tea is an indoor Bonsai which can only be kept outside all year in very warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a lot of light . In addition to the few hours of daylight there is the problem of dry air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use a plant lamp if necessary and put a large tray filled with wet gravel or foamed clay under the pot for more humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tree moist, as it doesn’t like droughts. But be careful not to water too often because it doesn't like soil wetness either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as the soil surface gets dry the tree needs to be watered generously but it must not be left standing in excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid fertilizers can be used in carefully measured dosage and only on moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEhretia Microphylla Buxus Wall Shaped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care;\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"care_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"icon\"\u003eWatering;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring summer, Water daily or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top.During Winter season water once in 2 days or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"care_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"icon\"\u003eLight;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring summer season keep the plants in shaded area and during winter season plants can withstand direct\/indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"care_box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"icon\"\u003eTemperature;\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"icon\"\u003eDuring summer season or when the temperature is above 45°C place the plant in shaded area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"care_box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer once in 15 days. Always fertilizer the plants during the morning hours when the temperature is low. 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