Jade Tree Bonsai Care

A true bonsai tree is kept outdoors to allow the tree to experience the seasons.

Jade tree bonsai care. 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. 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. Pruning the roots will keep the. In the fall the tree produces beautiful star shaped white blossoms.

Specific bonsai care guidelines for the jade bonsai position. The trunk of the jade is thick with a dense branch structure. Keep temperatures above 5 degrees c or 41f at all times. The optimum watering cycle in the summer is around ten to twenty days between watering.

A native of south africa the jade is an easy care evergreen bonsai that should never be exposed to temperatures below 50 f. 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. It needs lots of light or even full sun especially when kept indoors. 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. In the winter the cycle extends to around thirty days.