FUKIEN TEA

Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:48 pm

HAD GOOD LUCK WITH TWO FUKIEN TEA BONSAI TREES - FOR THREE YEARS - THEN LOST THEM BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE WATERING.

ABOUT TO BUY NEW TREES.

QUESTION: IS FUKIEN TEA A GOOD CHOICE FOR SOUTHERN FLORIDA?

THANKS FOR ANY INPUT PETER J

Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:06 pm

Hi Peter

In your climate, just about any tropical will do well outdoors year round. Finicky species like Fukien tea are just a little more of a challenge.

Ficus are hard to beat though as far as care and ability to produce a nice plant fairly quick. You should be able to grow killer plants there. My favorite is the narrow leaf ficus. Ficus retusa and microcarpa battle for a close second. Barbados cherry would be nice if you enjoy blooming and fruiting plants.

randy

Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:06 pm

Peter,

Welcome to the forum.

HAD GOOD LUCK WITH TWO FUKIEN TEA BONSAI TREES - FOR THREE YEARS

This seems to answer your question. Not to sound harsh but not many plants do well if you neglect them. Consider it a lesson learned, let us know what you end up with.

Norm