{"product_id":"barbados-cherry-bonsai","title":"Barbados Cherry Bonsai","description":"\u003cdiv data-section=\"product-detail\"\u003eBring the captivating beauty of a cherry blossom tree indoors with our Barbados Cherry Bonsai! This unique plant combines the elegance and allure of a traditional bonsai with beautiful pink blossoms that lead to tiny red cherries in the blooming season. The Barbados Cherry Bonsai is forgiving and adaptable – making it a perfect pick for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-section=\"care-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003eThis Barbados Cherry has a small dark evergreen leaf.  The extremely \u003cbr\u003evibrant pink and yellow blooms appear between April and October. The \u003cbr\u003egrowth habit of this bonsai makes it a fun trimming project that is easy to \u003cbr\u003emaintain.\u003cbr\u003eWater the soil of your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose \u003cbr\u003eattachment that has a fine-spray end.  You should thoroughly soak your \u003cbr\u003ebonsai’s soil.  Water should be running out of the drain holes. You can also \u003cbr\u003esubmerge the pot in standing water for a few minutes to fully saturate the \u003cbr\u003esoil. Aim to maintain even soil moisture. Misting foliage periodically is \u003cbr\u003erecommended but should not be considered watering.\u003cbr\u003eGeneral care is also important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai.  Bonsai \u003cbr\u003eshould be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape.  To best \u003cbr\u003eunderstand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an \u003cbr\u003einstructional book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour Barbados Cherry bonsai needs to remain indoors in the winter and \u003cbr\u003eshould not be allowed to experience temperatures below 40. Place the tree \u003cbr\u003edirectly in front of a bright window but away from HVAC vents.  For \u003cbr\u003etemperatures above 60 degrees, we recommend that you bring your \u003cbr\u003eBarbados Cherry outdoors to a patio, deck or porch where it will receive \u003cbr\u003emorning sun and afternoon shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFertilizing Barbados Cherry bonsai is required.  Most water-soluble and time\u003cbr\u003ereleased fertilizers work very well when used as directed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsects and Diseases.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsects and diseases can attack your Barbados Cherry bonsai just like any \u003cbr\u003eother plant.  Inspect your bonsai regularly.  A brisk spraying of the trunk and\u003cbr\u003efoliage will periodically help keep your tree clean.  If any problems appear, \u003cbr\u003emost garden centers have products available for treatment.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BloomsyBox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43179817304179,"sku":"BB1580B","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/0617\/1763\/files\/BB1580BBarbadosCherry_square1.jpg?v=1756141296","url":"https:\/\/shop.bloomsybox.com\/products\/barbados-cherry-bonsai","provider":"BloomsyBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}