Gekko no Mai Bai | Fragrant Plum Blossom Bonsai - Soon to Bloom

Japanese Variety | Gekko no Mai Bai (Moonlight Dance Plum) Pale red, double-petaled plum blossom with excellent flowering. Features a beautiful gradient of color. Grown and grafted in Taiwan for 3 years, not imported. Shaped annually by a designer using aluminum wire. This small plum bonsai showcases an elegant, wind-swept tree form. The trunk is gracefully curved, with delicate branch arcs. It was in full bloom last year, and the buds are already swelling. It's about to be in full bloom again. In recent years, the climate has changed significantly, making it heart-wrenching to follow plum and cherry blossom viewing seasons domestically and internationally. Having a small potted plant that one can admire and appreciate up close is a wonderfully effortless joy. Japanese Tomo-Pot, a disciple of the renowned small pot master Machinao Okazaki. Early works were very similar to Okazaki's pots. In recent years, the artist has broken free from convention, exhibiting a distinct style. The aesthetic is tranquil, refined, and more suited for daily life. The glaze is unique, and the pot shape and feet are meticulously crafted yet simple. /In Stock/ Photos 2-6 | Photographed on January 31, 2026 The beautiful results of 3 years of cultivation. The designer counted approximately 18-19 swollen flower buds, even more than last year. Photos 1, 7-8 | Photos from last year's bloom, photographed on February 8, 2025 /// Blooming Success, Welcoming the New Year with Fragrance /// The fragrance of the plum blossom is rich, with a slightly sweet aroma. Placing it indoors during its bloom can extend the viewing period. On a desk, you'll continuously enjoy the floral scent. ★Care instruction card and a small packet of nutrient solution included with your purchase★ /Designer Recommended Use/ Commercially available liquid nutrient solution, refer to the included care card. The nutrients required for Japanese flowering and fruiting plants are higher than for local Taiwanese plants, especially cherry blossoms, which need 4-5 times the nutrients of ordinary plants. For abundant blooms and a fruit-bearing period of 2-6 months, weekly application is recommended. Plum Blossom /Ease of Cultivation/ ★★★☆☆ /Fertilizer Needs/ ★★★★☆ /Pest Sensitivity/ ★★★☆☆ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watering Routine | Water daily at a regular time while enjoying your beautiful plant. Soil Medium | 400-degree Celsius sterilized Japanese Akadama soil (granular). Placement | Balcony, or display in a well-ventilated indoor area for 5 days before moving to a balcony. Sunlight | Approximately 4 hours of direct sunlight. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miniature landscape healing bonsai with small leaves. Each plant's growth direction varies, so no two designs are alike. Every plant is unique. (Decorative elements and wooden stands are not included.)