{"product_id":"serissa-japonica","title":"SERISSA JAPONICA","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌿 Serissa japonica Plant\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerissa japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eSnow Rose, Snowrose, or Serissa\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a small evergreen shrub famous for its \u003cstrong\u003etiny white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, dense foliage, and naturally compact growth. It is also a popular plant for \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Basic information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSerissa japonica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow Rose, Snowrose, Japanese Serissa, Tree of a Thousand Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, bushy shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers, sometimes with a light fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dark green and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonsai, ornamental pots, balconies, patios, and garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerissa needs \u003cstrong\u003ebright light\u003c\/strong\u003e to grow and flower well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning sunlight is excellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in cooler parts of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect it from very harsh afternoon summer sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoors, place it near a bright window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerissa likes \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it does not like standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the upper surface of the soil begins to dry. During hot weather, it may need more frequent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid both extremes:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't let the root ball become completely dry, and don't keep it permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003efertile but very well-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. For bonsai, a free-draining bonsai substrate is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixture containing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoco peat\/peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost or organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan work well for a normal container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerissa prefers \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, stable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA temperature around \u003cstrong\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally comfortable. Protect it from cold weather, sudden temperature changes, and cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith sufficient light, warmth, water, and nutrition, Serissa can produce many small white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular \u003cstrong\u003elight pruning after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain its compact shape and encourages branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerissa responds well to pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dead or yellow leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim excessively long shoots to maintain a bushy shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor bonsai, regular trimming is used to develop the desired structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Fertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring active growth, use a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced liquid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e at an appropriate dilution every few weeks. Reduce feeding when the plant is not actively growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Common problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProblem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePossible cause\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverwatering, poor drainage, or stress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves falling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSudden environmental change, watering problems, or cold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFew\/no flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsufficient light or nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown\/crispy leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry soil, excessive heat, or low humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeak growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsufficient light or nutrition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌳 Serissa as a bonsai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerissa japonica is particularly attractive as a \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e because of its small leaves, fine branches, compact growth, and flowers. It can be shaped into several bonsai styles and can develop a very attractive miniature tree with proper pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Serissa in India's warm climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e give it \u003cstrong\u003ebright morning sun or filtered light, excellent drainage, regular watering, and protection from extreme afternoon heat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mainaam Garden","offers":[{"title":"0.5-1ft(1-2yrs)","offer_id":50091596644629,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0387\/1893\/0989\/files\/SERISSA2_a95930a0-c5e6-4867-8b3a-a9a0ee6d28e4.jpg?v=1786704517","url":"https:\/\/mainaamgarden.com\/products\/serissa-japonica","provider":"Mainaam Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}