Serissa Varie Cliff《悬崖造型六月雪》

🌸 Why You’ll Love Serissa ‘Cliff’:

• Beautiful variegated foliage and frequent blooming

• Naturally compact, ideal for bonsai and tabletop displays

• Unique cascading or windswept form for artistic styling

🌿 Serissa foetida ‘Variegated Cliff’ (Serissa Varie Cliff) – Care Tips

Serissa foetida ‘Variegated Cliff’, commonly known as Serissa Varie Cliff, is a compact, ornamental shrub or bonsai variety prized for its creamy-white variegated leaves, refined structure, and star-shaped white flowers. This cultivar typically has a slightly cascading or cliff-hugging growth habit, making it perfect for bonsai on rock or slab-style displays.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun.

• Indoors: best near a south- or east-facing window.

• Outdoors: does well in partial shade to full sun (morning sun preferred).

• Too little light may result in leggy growth and less flowering.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy.

• Allow the top 1–2 cm of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

• Sensitive to both overwatering and underwatering—can drop leaves when stressed.

• Use room temperature water, preferably non-chlorinated.

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-draining soil—use bonsai soil or a mix of loam, perlite, and sand.

• Avoid compact soil that retains excess moisture.

💦 Humidity

• Prefers moderate humidity.

• Mist regularly if grown indoors in dry climates or air-conditioned rooms.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F).

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

• If grown outdoors, move inside during colder months.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn).

• Reduce feeding in winter.

• For bonsai: use a diluted bonsai-specific fertilizer.

✂️ Pruning & Styling

• Regular trimming encourages dense, compact growth and enhances its natural cliff-like shape.

• Ideal for root-over-rock, cascade, or semi-cascade bonsai styles.

• Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves to keep tidy.

🌸 Blooming

• Produces tiny, trumpet-shaped white or pale pink flowers, usually in late spring to summer.

• Blooms sporadically year-round under ideal conditions.

⚠️ Care Note:

Serissa is known to be sensitive to change—leaf drop may occur after repotting, relocating, or inconsistent care, but it typically recovers once stable.

🌿 Display Tip:

Use in cliff-style bonsai, on slab mounts, or in shallow ceramic pots with moss and stones for a dramatic, artistic look.

Elevate your space with the quiet elegance of Serissa Variegated ‘Cliff’—a miniature tree with poetic structure and lasting charm.