Discover the beautiful approximately 15 years old windswept shaped Hinoki cypress "Sekka" Bonsai (Chamaecyparis obtusa) cultivated in Saitama prefecture of Japan and propagated in 2010. This is suitable to create a miniature Zen garden at home, preferably a balcony/terrace with direct sunlight.
[Size] Height: 15 cm; Width: 12 cmCare guidelines:
- Full sun of at least 3 hours a day;.
- Moist but well-drained soil. Prefers slightly acidic soil.
- Watering when the soil gets dry.
- Fertilizing once a week.
- Pruning regularly.
- Repotting every 2-4 years.
Hinoki Sekka (No.HS20102)
Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtuse) is native to Japan, a slow growing tree with dark red-brown peeling bark and deep green needles, and it grows up to 35m tall, producing a beautiful golden coloured wood with a slightly smoky citrusy smell. Since the 8th Century it has been used to make Buddha statues and to build shrines. Historically, during the Edo period (1603 - 1867), the Hinoki was one of Five Sacred Trees of Kiso that were only allowed to be cut down to build houses and temples for the most powerful families.
A Hinoki Sekka bonsai is a unique, dense dwarf Hinoki Cypress that releases phytoncides, which are natural compounds that provide health benefits to humans, such as stress reduction, immune system boost, mood improvement, and air purification.