Dwarf Crape Myrtle in 4"Pot - Pre-Bonsai

DESCRIPTION Add beautiful seasonal color and excellent bonsai potential to your collection with this Dwarf Crape Myrtle Pre-Bonsai. Known for its compact growth habit, graceful branching, attractive foliage, and colorful summer flowers, Crape Myrtle is a wonderful choice for bonsai training and outdoor container growing. During the growing season, the plant develops fresh green foliage and may produce clusters of delicate flowers. As the plant matures, its trunk and branching can develop even more character, making it especially rewarding for pruning, shaping, and bonsai styling. Crape Myrtle is a deciduous plant, so seasonal leaf drop during fall and winter is completely normal. It will return with fresh new growth as temperatures warm in spring. Available as one plant or a set of three, depending on the option selected. Each plant is grown in a 4" plastic nursery pot and carefully selected for healthy growth and bonsai potential. ITEM DETAILS You will receive one similar plant shown in the photos. Every plant is unique and will vary slightly in trunk shape, branching, height, and overall appearance. Please note: This is a nursery-grown pre-bonsai and has not been fully styled. Wiring, trunk movement, and branching will vary from plant to plant. ⚠️ Add a heat pack at checkout if temperatures in your area fall below 40°F (4°C). Common Name: Dwarf Crape Myrtle Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Plant Type: Deciduous Pre-Bonsai / Flowering Shrub Placement: Outdoor Great For: Bonsai training, patio containers, flowering bonsai collections, and sunny gardens PLANT CARE ☀️ Lighting ☀️ Crape Myrtle performs best in full sun. Provide approximately 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day for strong growth and the best flowering potential. This plant is best grown outdoors rather than as a permanent indoor plant. 🌡️ Temperature 🌡️ Crape Myrtle is a deciduous outdoor plant and naturally experiences seasonal changes. During colder months, the plant may lose some or all of its leaves and enter dormancy. This is a normal part of its growth cycle and does not mean the plant is unhealthy. Cold tolerance may vary depending on the specific variety and growing conditions, so container-grown plants should be protected from severe or prolonged freezes. 💧 Watering 💧 Water thoroughly when the top layer of soil begins to dry. During warm weather and active growth, Crape Myrtle may require more frequent watering. Avoid allowing the soil to remain completely dry for extended periods, but do not keep the roots constantly waterlogged. Always make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot.