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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 9–11

Brush Cherry Bonsai

Syzygium australe

Light
Full sun to bright indirect
Water
Consistent moisture
Soil
Well-draining, slightly acidic
Temperature
50-90°F
Feeding
Every 2 weeks, spring-fall
Repotting
Every 2 years
The year at a glance
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prune: spring through fall

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/brush-cherry

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.