Saotume Azalea* Small Leaves Azalea* Flower | Terrarium Plants & Bonsai Specimen

This exquisite Saotume Azalea is a treasured choice for indoor gardening and miniscape enthusiasts! Featuring compact growth with glossy green foliage and stunning **purple blooms**, it's an ideal plant for bonsai and miniscape creation. Saotume Azaleas are renowned for their delicate flowers and elegant form, perfect for desktop decoration, miniscape landscaping, or as a special collectible.

## 🏞️ Miniscape & Bonsai Applications

**Perfect Miniscape Plant:**
- Ideal for Japanese-style miniscape design themes
- Pairs beautifully with moss varieties and small ferns
- Adds layers and natural beauty to miniature landscapes
- Excellent for both glass containers and open terrariums

**Pairing Suggestions:**
- Combine with sheet moss or cushion moss for natural landscapes
- Works perfectly with small decorative accessories for Japanese garden style
- Creates zen-themed miniscapes
- Complements our terrarium accessories seamlessly

## Plant Specifications
- Height: Approximately 5-6 inches (12-15cm)
- Variety: Saotume Azalea
- Foliage: Deep green, glossy leaves
- **Blooming Period: Spring (Beautiful purple flowers)**
- Container: Black plastic pot (4" diameter)
- **Miniscape Suitability: Excellent**
- **Bonsai Potential: Outstanding**

## 🌱 Care Instructions

**Light Requirements:**
- Bright, indirect light
- Avoid harsh direct sunlight
- 4-6 hours of filtered light daily
- **Ensure even lighting in miniscape environments**

**Watering:**
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Use soft water or rainwater when possible
- Avoid waterlogging and excessive drying
- **Control watering amounts in miniscape setups to maintain proper humidity**

**Temperature:**
- **Optimal range: 41-91°F (5-33°C)**
- **Highly adaptable to various temperature conditions**
- Avoid sudden temperature changes
- Good ventilation is essential

**Humidity:**
- Prefers higher humidity levels (50-70%)
- Place water trays nearby to increase humidity
- **Miniscape environments naturally provide ideal humidity**

**Soil Requirements:**
- Prefers acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0)
- Well-draining, humus-rich soil
- Can add peat moss to improve soil quality

**Fertilizing:**
- Apply acidic fertilizer monthly during spring and summer
- Use diluted liquid fertilizer
- Reduce feeding in fall and winter
- **Exercise extra caution when fertilizing in miniscape settings**

**Pruning:**
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
- Remove spent flowers and dead leaves
- Shape pruning can be done in spring
- **Regular trimming maintains proper proportions in miniscapes**

## 📦 Packaging & Shipping
- Professional packaging ensures safe transit
- Local pickup available in Houston, TX

## 🎁 Perfect For
- Miniscape landscaping projects
- Bonsai enthusiasts
- Japanese garden style decoration
- Glass container planting
- Zen space decoration
- Collectible plant enthusiasts
- **Pairing with moss products**
- Special gifts

## 💡 Expert Tips
- Saotume Azalea is a traditional Japanese bonsai plant
- Patient cultivation can develop into exquisite bonsai
- **Especially beautiful during spring purple blooming period**
- **Hardy plant that adapts well to various climate conditions**
- Suitable for plant enthusiasts with some experience

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