{"product_id":"bursera-schlechtendalii-wyswyg","title":"Bursera schlechtendalii","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003eBursera schlechtendalii is native to Mexico, primarily distributed in the semi-arid regions of Oaxaca and Puebla. It is a distinctive member of the Burseraceae family and was named in honor of the German botanist Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat\u003cbr\u003eIn its natural environment, this species thrives in tropical deciduous forests and arid shrublands, often growing on limestone hills and rocky slopes. It is well-adapted to surviving intense heat and prolonged dry seasons by entering a deciduous dormancy. In the wild, it often grows as a pachycaul shrub or small tree, utilizing its succulent trunk to store moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eBursera schlechtendalii is a highly architectural pachycaul succulent, prized by bonsai enthusiasts and caudiciform collectors for its rugged, ancient appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Trunk: It develops a thick, succulent, and often twisted trunk that branches out near the base. The bark is one of its most ornamental features, characterized by a grayish-white to reddish-brown papery texture that peels away in thin, translucent flakes, revealing a green, photosynthetic underlayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems: The branches are stout and zig-zagging, giving the plant a naturally weathered and \"bonsai-ready\" silhouette even at a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: The leaves are small, simple (not pinnate), and spatulate to ovate with slightly serrated margins. They are a vibrant bright green and release a pleasant, spicy aromatic resin when crushed—a hallmark of the Frankincense family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers: It produces tiny, inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers, followed by small, reddish-brown berry-like fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivation: This is a resilient and slow-growing species. It requires full sun to produce the best bark coloration and compact growth. It necessitates a porous, well-draining mineral substrate. Watering should be regular in summer, but the plant must be kept warm and dry during its winter dormancy to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"No.31","offer_id":47653797855485,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No.32","offer_id":47653797888253,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/bursera-schlechtendalii-31_4.jpg?v=1779688400","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/bursera-schlechtendalii-wyswyg","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}