Araucaria Bonsai《澳洲衫》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Araucaria Bonsai:

• Beautiful pine-like foliage in a neat, miniature form

• Great for desktops, shelves, or seasonal decor

• Evergreen and slow-growing—stays compact and tidy

• Offers a calm, Zen-like aesthetic year-round

🌲 Araucaria Bonsai – Care Guide

An Araucaria Bonsai—often crafted from Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)—offers a unique blend of coniferous elegance and miniature form. Its soft, symmetrical, tiered branches make it a striking indoor bonsai alternative that evokes a tiny, living pine forest.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect sunlight

• Tolerates a few hours of gentle morning sun

• Insufficient light may cause leggy growth and weakened branches

• Avoid intense midday sun, especially outdoors in hot climates

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry

• Keep the soil consistently moist, but never waterlogged

• Allow excess water to drain thoroughly

• Mist occasionally to maintain ambient humidity

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a well-draining bonsai mix with good aeration

• Add some sand, pine bark, or perlite to increase drainage

• Repot every 2–3 years in early spring; prune roots lightly

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in 15–24°C (59–75°F)

• Protect from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below 10°C (50°F)

• Likes moderate to high humidity – mist often if indoor air is dry

• Avoid dry, heated air from radiators

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

• Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer or conifer-specific bonsai feed

• Pause feeding in autumn and winter

✂️ Pruning & Styling

• Prune lightly to shape or maintain tiered appearance

• Avoid cutting the central leader (main trunk) to maintain natural symmetry

• Wiring should be done gently, as branches are somewhat brittle

• Best shaped by selective trimming rather than aggressive training

✅ Ideal For

• Indoor bonsai collectors, holiday displays, or evergreen-themed décor

• Perfect for adding a structured yet soft aesthetic to small spaces

• Great conversation piece for plant shelves, work desks, or entryways

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to pets, but the needles can cause mild irritation if chewed

Bring home the Araucaria Bonsai for a low-maintenance, evergreen accent that brings structure, calm, and natural beauty to any setting.