{"product_id":"eye-catchy-exotic-decarayi-bonsai-with-a-perfect-straight-trunk","title":"Eye-Catchy Exotic Decarayi Bonsai with a Perfect Straight Trunk","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Selection: 10-Year-Old Exotic Operculicarya decaryi Bonsai from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Selection: 10-Year-Old Exotic Operculicarya decaryi Bonsai from Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly sought-after species, native exclusively to Madagascar. Known for its soft-wood structure and ability to develop a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003enatural bottle-shaped trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bonsai is admired by collectors and bonsai artists for its sculptural potential and exotic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently \u003cstrong\u003eunder training\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bonsai is slowly forming its iconic trunk shape while establishing strong branching and root structure. 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