Parrot's Beak (Gmelina philippensis) has lovely ivy-shaped foliage that reduces beautifully with training and grows into a naturally compact canopy, punctuated by gorgeous tubular yellow flowers that resemble its namesake. A fast grower, it develops into an impressive bonsai quickly.
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 an 8" unglazed 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: Adaptable — happy in low to moderate light, thrives with more sun
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Moderate — water regularly and don't let the soil dry out
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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: Gmelina philippensis
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Plant characteristics: Tropical evergreen, flowering
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Tree dimensions: approx. 10" × 9" × 14"
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Pot: 8" unglazed rectangle
