About Jade Bonsai
The jade tree plant is part of a plant classification known as succulents. The jade plant has thick, glossy, deep green, oval-shaped leaves and thick, brown stems. The Jade has a thick trunk and a fine branch structure with thick oval green succulent leaves.
During autumn sometimes small white flowers appear, but only when the tree has experienced droughts in the season. The bark is green and soft when young, becoming red-brown when it ages. Idea location for this bonsai is the sunny window sill, terrace, balcony, patio, outdoor garden, etc.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height 6 inch (15 cm)
Plant Spread 8 inch (20 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Elephant Bush, Portulacaria Afra
Difficulty Level Easy to grow
Planting And Care
Sunlight
The bonsai should be positioned outside or near window in a sunny or semi-shaded place. Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with 3 to 5 hours of sunlight.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
During the main growing season feed the organic fertilizer once a month.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
Repot the bonsai every two in spring seaon. It tolerate root pruning well.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Prunning:
Trim the new shoots leaving one or two pairs of leaves.
If the canopy becomes very dense the leaves should be thinned out in order to let light get in, prevent the inner twigs from dying and encourage back-budding.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
Jade Bonsai Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight 2 to 4 house of direct sunlight
Watering Medium
Soil Well-drained and coarse potting soil
Temperature 25 to 35 degree C
Fertilizer Bonsai fertilizer
Jade Bonsai Special Feature
Realistic representation of nature in the miniature form.
Jade Bonsai Uses
Ornamental Use:
Bonsai use to create natural beauty in a small space
