Month: July 2018

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    Pseudobombax Ellipticum plant also, known as the shaving bush plant, develops a great caudiciform. Great as a bonsai plant or cactus succulent garden.  Caudiciform plant refers to a fat, swollen stem, trunk, or above exposed ground roots (caudex) of the plant. The base of the pseudobombax, if grown in a shallow pot, will get large and fat (big). These are easy to grow plants.

Pseudobombax uses include wood for carving handicrafts. The attractive flowers are used to decorate homes and churches in Central America. In Central America, a highly intoxicating drink is made from the tree – warning we assume no responsibility what-so-ever in the use or consumption of any plant or plant part offered.  Do your research on uses of any plant.

Pseudobombax Ellipticum plant Growing info

Soil, water, sun and fertilizer

It’s a tropical so it will tolerate water but not standing water. Use good draining non-crusting soil.  Plant the pseudobombax plant in full to partial sun and irrigate regularly when in leaf, especially if growing in a container. Stay away from peat moss soils or soils that have moisture retention additives.

The bombax will take full and partial sun. As with any tropical type plant, the more sun you give the pseudobombax plant faster it grows. Mature bombax will tolerate short periods of cold (sub 32 degrees F) but its best to protect it if possible.

Fertilize the plant once during growing season with a time released fertilizer. We add a little Dyna-Grow K-L-N to water once a week for 4 weeks in the spring to help the plant establish new roots.  Then we use Dyna-Gro Grow the rest of the growing season.

Pot Grown Bombax plant

When you grow in a pot give it more water during the growing season and protect from extreme heat. Give it a bit of shade in the middle of the summer if you are in the southern regions of USA.

Use a bonsai pot or one that is wider than deep to get the caudex to grow fatter. Do not over size the pot for plant or it will grow slower!  It’s better to transplant during dormancy it once a year than to put it in  an oversized pot.

Dormancy period of the Pseudobombax  plant

During dormancy, fall/winter, the bombax will lose all its leaves. Reduce watering during this period. This is the best time to transplant/re-pot your plant. In late spring, the bombax plant will produce new leaves and spectacular short lived flower once mature.  As a landscape plant it’s not grown for its flower.

Dormancy is the time to raise the root system to expose more of the interesting shape. After raising it up protect the bombax plant from direct sunlight for 1..2 weeks to give the newly exposed roots time to harden. Also,reduce watering during this time.

Adansonia za madagascariensi baobab tree is native to Madagascar. These are considered fat plants, caudex form plants,  due to their thick trucks and root system. The plants offered by AdeniumRose Company are 2 to 3yrs old.  The roots are awesome (we re-potted them in January 2018). AdeniumRose Company grow these from seeds in shallow pots to force the roots to get fatter instead of growing deep. Bonsai lovers get them while you can!

Baobab Tree Growing

        It takes 2..3ys to get this big in the right environment from seed.  Know as the Tree of Life, the African Baobab tree has beauty along with practical uses which can be researched on the web. They go dormant during the winter and start sprouting leaves and new branches in late spring.

There are 35 varieties of the Baobab tree some easier to grow than others.  The Adansonia za madagascariensi is not one of the more common ones.  All are considered rare plants.

AdeniumRose Company grow these form seeds in shallow pots to force the roots to get fatter instead of growing deep. Bonsai – Yes these are would make great bonsai trees. The roots are thick but grown in shallow pots so they will suited for bonsai pots.

Baobab Tree Soil, Sun and water

The Baobab tree grows in arid lands that get seasonal water. During the none growing season they shed all their leaves. In late spring they the leaves emerge from the tips of the branches.  Once they are 1.5 to 2yrs old they will take 100% direct sunlight and tons of water during the summer.

The soil must be fast draining and allow to dry between watering.   During the dormant season we water them once a month.  We only grow these in pots to better control their environment.  We highly recommend bringing the Baobab tree in during winter when the temperatures get below 45 degrees.

Availability of the Baobab tree

AdeniumRose Company  had their first release of these plant in Spring of 2018. The plants offered are 2.5 yrs old well seasoned to 100% sunlight.  Once these are gone it will be at least 1.5yrs before we will offer more of this size.   We started with 49 of the Madagascar Baobab tree plants and now we have less than 7 left.  They do very well in shipment.   Currently, we are cultivating more of the Adansonia za madagascariensi variety of the Baobab tree and others for future release.

First notice:  We are adding a new name to our company to better reflect offerings of more Rare exotic and strange Plants.  Yes, we will keep the AdeniumRose name but will add a DBA (“Doing business As”).  Same company – same owners!

The neem tree plant, an easy to grow exotic tree, can reach a height of  49–66 ft when planted in the ground in zones 9 through 11. However, most people grow them in pots. It’s an evergreen but will lose leaves during severe drought conditions or cold weather.  Helps purify the air indoors too!

Great as a starter bonsai plant or grow for medical purposes. The branches are wide spreading which creates a crown.  Dried Neem leaves are used as a natural insect repellent and burnt in the tropical regions to keep away mosquitoes.

The neem tree provides attractive foliage as a indoor or patio. Protect it from cold. Unless you are growing as a bonsai plant put the neem tree plant in a 1..2 gallon pot for the first couple years. The plant will only grow as large as the pot allows.

Neem Tree Soil  Water and Sun

Use good draining soil mix. Do not use garden soil or potting soil with water management agents that retains water.   Yes, most cactus mixes will work.

Neem will handle a lot of water if you use the right soil but it does not need it. Let the soil dry between watering. No soggy soil what-so-ever.  Extended cool weather with temperatures below 35 F. (5 C.) will cause the tree to drop its leaves. Our advice is to bring them in due cold periods!

Yes, the neem tree likes the sun.  When you first receive your plant protect it from direct sun and high winds for the first couple weeks. After two weeks give it as much sun as you like!  Long hours of sunlight or filter sunlight is best for a healthy plant.

Fertilizer

AdeniumRose Company uses the same time released 6-6-6 or 7-7-7 (depending upon stock) as we do for our adeniums, plumerias, hoyas and other plants. During spring/summer (wet season) we supplement the neem tree with Dyna-Gro Grow to give it a boost of micro-nutrients once a month.

Neem Tree Usage

Tons of usages and starting to be highly sought after in the USA.   Uses include the bark, fast growing wood source, oil from the seeds as natural pest control, flowers for honey bees, decorative leaves, Bonsai and much more. Do your research before using an plant parts.

The neem tree is becoming a highly desired plant for its many uses and interesting leaves.  Most clients grow these in containers and they make great bonsai forests!