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Parrot Beak

A Parrot Beak (Hedgehog, Gmelina Philippensis) makes an excellent indoor bonsai.  They do well indoors and can be kept outdoors in warm weather (60 & over).  They like a lot of direct sun, but will survive (but may not flower) in partial shade.  More information below the photos.

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Much like a Chinese Elm it should be trimmed to 3 or 4 leaves per branch for fullness. If trimmed in this way you can expect new branching from older wood.  In their native area (Philippines, Southeast Asia, India)  they go into a dormancy in the fall (October & November.)  You may remove all their leaves at this time and the new leaf growth will be significantly reduced.  Leaf size can be reduced to 1/2 inch in time.