Bonsai and Prebonsai Pistacia lentiscus (Mastic)

Family

Anacardiaceae

Origin

Mediterranean / Macronesia

Etymology

Pistacia in Persian, "pistah" is the name of the pistachio; "Lentiscus", the popular name of the plant.

Situation

Outside, in full sun.

Irrigation

Mediterranean plant, it needs little water.

Subscriber

From spring to fall, taking a break in summer.

Transplant

Every 2-3 years, at the beginning of spring bud break.

SUBSTRATUM

Akadama 100% or mixed with volcanic clay (30% clay). It is an undemanding plant in terms of the substrate.

PRUNING

Structural pruning can be done in winter, or during the growing season. Heal wounds.

GRIPPING

They are used to clamping leaflets instead of leaves. In the case of large trees, whole leaves can be clipped once they are well developed.

WIRING

Spring and fall.

Curiosities

The resins of this plant are used in cosmetics. Another species of this same genus is the popular pistachio tree.