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Flowering Tea Tree Care Information
Last Updated: 03/17/2011

  • Fujian Tea thrives in sunny, warm temperate locations. Better lighting conditions will result in more frequent flowering. Avoid intense afternoon sun shining through windows in the summer.
  • Fujian Tea bonsai should be kept indoors during the winter months. They should be maintained at winter temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Fertilize your Fujian Tea bonsai once every two weeks. We recommend using a bonsai fertilizer.
  • To water your bonsai, soak it in a sink or container of water up to the trunk for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then allow it to drain. If top watering your bonsai, water, wait a few minutes, and water again. Repeat this several times to insure that your bonsai has received a thorough watering.
  • Pruning - The clip-and-grow method is very successful with this species.
  • Fujian Tea should be repotted about every two years. The best times for repotting are in early spring. After repotting, water thoroughly and keep the plant in a shady location for several weeks so that new roots may grow.


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