Satsuki

The term "Satsuki" means "fifth month" in Japanese, and it refers to the time when the Satsuki azalea bonsai produces its beautiful flowers. The Satsuki azalea bonsai is a cultivar of the Rhododendron indicum species, native to Japan, but popular worldwide for its variety of colors and patterns. The Satsuki azalea bonsai is a broad-leaved evergreen that requires acidic soil, partial shade, frequent watering, and careful pruning to maintain its health and shape.