A very rare cultivar from Brazil, the Brazilian Flame Bush (Calliandra spinosa) has the smallest leaves of any Calliandra. It develops rough, characterful bark with age and produces beautiful small white-and-pink powderpuff flowers — a favorite among tropical bonsai growers.
One-of-a-kind tree: the bonsai pictured is the exact tree you will receive, professionally styled by the Bonsai Bar team and planted in a 6" glazed rectangle pot.
If you have any questions about your tree, reach out to us for a Treeiage call and our horticulture team is happy to help.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Care Guide
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Light: Full to partial sun (moderate to high light)
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Moderate — keep evenly moist
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Temperature: Tropical tree — keep away from freezing temperatures
Specifications
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Botanical name: Calliandra spinosa
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Plant characteristics: Tropical evergreen, flowering
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Tree dimensions: approx. 8" × 7" × 13"
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Pot: 6" glazed rectangle
