Can Coprosma grow in pots?
It’s a fantastic choice for a container display, slowly growing into a rounded mound. A good choice for year-round interest, grow Coprosma repens ‘Pacific Sunset’ in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil. It’s not fully hardy, so provide frost protection or move the container indoors over winter.
Can Coprosma grow in shade?
There is a Coprosma for every landscape purpose, from groundcovers to specimen shrubs, hedging and shelter. They are a very tolerant group of plants, adaptable and hardy, will grow in sun or shade and don’t mind much about their soil conditions.
Will Coprosma grow in shade?
Outdoors they need reasonably fertile well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Coprosma are easy to root from semi ripe new growth cuttings taken in spring and rooted with bottom heat.
Should I prune Coprosma?
Coprosma needs little pruning, but if you want to reduce the size, or take out a few shoots growing at funny angles, the best time to do this is between mid spring and late summer when your plant is actively growing. Don’t get too carried away though, as you’ll ruin the natural shape.
Is Coprosma a hardy bonsai?
Coprosma are very hardy plants and will tolerate almost any conditions, they respond well to clipping and have a good fibrous root system. This makes them an ideal plant for the novice bonsai artist to hone their skills on.
Are mirror plants good for bonsai?
Most of which are very good for bonsai. The mirror plant has a very unfortunate and undeserved botanical name. Coprosma is derived from the Latin Kopros-dung and Osme-which means smell. This name can be attributed to one particular species and none of the currently cultivated species has the misfortune of continuing on this trait.
What is the best soil mix for a Coprosma?
Normal bonsai soil mix is fine for Coprosma, but keep them well watered in summer and a regular feeding regime will maintain vitality. This is a ground cove plant with dark green leaves.