AusBonsai

Hello I recently got a Zieria Bonsai for my Birthday it is 6 years old and im scared I will kill it lol. any advice would be great thanks I water its twice a week as it is cold atm and I leave it in shelterd position where it can get morning and afternoon sun.

Smity, what type of Zieria is it , there are a few types,,, Got any pictures ??

Hi Craig I belive it is a Zieria prostrata http://www.anbg.gov.au/bonsai/images-ca ... trata.html

Likes moist soil, good sun. Some wiring can be done but a lot of its shaping is best by clip and grow. It is nice in a cascade or semi cascade style as that follows its preferred growth habit.

It is an Aussie native and naturally grows in somewhat rugged conditions so reasonable care should keep it going. I did manage to kill two but they were anything but healthy when I got them and they just never recovered. But at 2 for $5 I didn't weep too long, especially as I only had them several months and knew there was a chance that early deprivation would take its toll.

thanks would you recomend full sun at all? and just plain water ?