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Boraginaceae
Fujian Tea Flower
Carmona retusa
Patience and meditation.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Genus
- Carmona
- Native to
- China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Year-Round In Tropics
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 1-4 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-draining, slightly acidic
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- It is one of the most popular tropical species used for indoor bonsai cultivation.
- The tiny white flowers can bloom year-round in warm climates and produce small red berries.
- In traditional Chinese culture, the leaves were brewed as a tea substitute in Fujian province.
- The bark develops an attractive rough texture with age, making it prized for bonsai aesthetics.
- A healthy Fujian tea bonsai can live for decades with proper care and styling.
Color meanings
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Serenity
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Inner peace
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Artistic expression