{"product_id":"dwarf-crape-myrtle-in-4pot-pre-bonsai","title":"Dwarf Crape Myrtle in 4\"Pot - Pre-Bonsai","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd beautiful seasonal color and excellent bonsai potential to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Crape Myrtle Pre-Bonsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrape Myrtle is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeciduous plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so seasonal leaf drop during fall and winter is completely normal. It will return with fresh new growth as temperatures warm in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone plant or a set of three\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the option selected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant is grown in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" plastic nursery pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and carefully selected for healthy growth and bonsai potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eITEM DETAILS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone similar plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shown in the photos. Every plant is unique and will vary slightly in trunk shape, branching, height, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a nursery-grown pre-bonsai and has not been fully styled. Wiring, trunk movement, and branching will vary from plant to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a heat pack at checkout if temperatures in your area fall below 40°F (4°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Dwarf Crape Myrtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous Pre-Bonsai \/ Flowering Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement: Outdoor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat For: Bonsai training, patio containers, flowering bonsai collections, and sunny gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePLANT CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e☀️ Lighting ☀️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrape Myrtle performs best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Provide approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for strong growth and the best flowering potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is best grown outdoors rather than as a permanent indoor plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature 🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrape Myrtle is a deciduous outdoor plant and naturally experiences seasonal changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring colder months, the plant may lose some or all of its leaves and enter dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a normal part of its growth cycle and does not mean the plant is unhealthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance may vary depending on the specific variety and growing conditions, so container-grown plants should be protected from severe or prolonged freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💧 Watering 💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when the top layer of soil begins to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways make sure excess water can drain freely from the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elemental Bonsai Nursery","offers":[{"title":"One Tree \/ Just the Plant","offer_id":53066340761881,"sku":"EBN-180-DW-ELE-ON","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One Tree \/ With Heat Pack","offer_id":53066340794649,"sku":"EBN-181-DW-ELE-ON","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Trees \/ Just the Plant","offer_id":53066340827417,"sku":"EBN-182-DW-ELE-TH","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Trees \/ With Heat Pack","offer_id":53066340860185,"sku":"EBN-183-DW-ELE-TH","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/8660\/8665\/files\/Dwarf-Crape-Myrtle-in-4_pot.png?v=1787780765","url":"https:\/\/www.elementalnursery.com\/products\/dwarf-crape-myrtle-in-4pot-pre-bonsai","provider":"Elemental Bonsai Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}