Jade Bonsai Tree Care
Although this type of tree likes plenty of sunlight it doesn t tolerate intense sunlight and so should be placed ideally in a partially protected position such as in a window with sheer drapes.
Jade bonsai tree care. As with most indoor bonsai trees this plant needs high humidity. Place the tree outdoors during warm months. During the cold months when your bonsai is inside we recommend placing it in a shallow tray filled with a layer of gravel with water added. Shake the soil off the root ball and thin out and trim the roots.
Bonsai jade trees require repotting every two to three years to maintain the health of the tree. However the glossy jade leaves may develop mineral deposit marks. Use the same watering technique for your jade bonsai as you would any succulent. Misting your jade bonsai and keep them healthy and green.
Specific bonsai care guidelines for the jade bonsai position. Trim the tree once or twice weekly for size control. Fertilize the jade bonsai once a month starting in late spring and ending in the first half of fall. The trunk of the jade is thick with a dense branch structure.
Be sure your pot has a hole in the bottom to ensure water does not collect at the bottom of the pot. In the fall the tree produces beautiful star shaped white blossoms. When provided with sufficient sunlight the elliptic leaves will develop red edges. The jade tree is considered an indoor tree in most temperate zones although it can be grown outdoors in full sun and sufficiently high temperatures.
Care and feeding of the jade tree jade plants do not need much watering. Keep temperatures above 5 degrees c or 41f at all times. Pruning the roots will keep the. Apply water where the soil appears dry assuming the tree is getting sufficient natural light the soul should be watered approx every 4 5 days.
Let the soil barely dry out and then water. Watering jade plant bonsai s. The optimum watering cycle in the summer is around ten to twenty days between watering.