Jade /Dwarf Jade
Jade is a very easy tree to turn into bonsai. It thrives indoors but will be happy outside during the summer / warmer months (Above 7C). It is happy with infrequent watering and can be left untended till the soil has dried out fully.
This tree does take a long time to thicken but is perfect for the indoor enthusiast or someone who does not spend much time looking after plants…
| Position | Pruning / Repot | Feeding / Water | My Notes |
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This tree loves the sun and has thrived well in my garden nursery. However it is ideal inside on a windowsill where it can receive full light daily. I keep my private Jade on the kitchen sill.
Definitely bring inside for temps below 7°C.
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Repot: Every 2-3 years using a well draining inorganic soil mix.
Pruning: Pinch back new growth regularly. Produces new shoots readily from cut sites |
Water: Infrequently encourages strong root growth (let soil dry out)
Feeding: Monthly is normally fine |
Wiring: Can be carried out with care but I use directonal pruning
Propagation: Great success with cuttings into free draining soil /sand |
Repotting and Pruning my Jade Bonsai
Time to revisit my Jade Bonsai Forest and dig that monster out! I have decided to take all your advice and get even more radical on my pruning. This is also the opportunity to see my newly lit indoor studio, which should keep the rain and poo off my head!
How to achieve BETTER growth with Jade and Ficus Bonsai
How have my Tigerbark Ficus ‘Root over Rock’ Pre-Bonsai been developing? What can i do to get bigger and better results – without expensive grow lights? Join me as I check the roots, do some pruning AND start big plans for two of my Jade. Can I get he same results as Jelle in one year?
External References & Links:
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species
http://bonsai4me.com/species_guide.html
http://www.herons.co.uk
