Crassula Ovata Bonsai
Jade- Red Tipped Bonsai
Bonsai is ancient tradition of the Japanese for growing miniature trees or shrubs in containers. They are literally just a miniature form of the real thing. They can be shaped and made to look older than their years. Although size, ph, light requirements and frost hardiness have been given here, each of these actually depends on the requirements of the type of tree or shrub grown. Jade trees need plenty of light and sunshine, and temperatures no lower than 50 deg. F. They need to be watered and then the soil allowed to get nearly dry before they are watered again, and must be grown in a free-draining medium. Cactus compost is suitable. Fertilise once every two weeks or so.
Contributed by @tlbean7
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Jade- Red Tipped Bonsai
Latin name
Crassula Ovata Bonsai
type
shrubs or trees
family
Crassulaceae
ph
6.5 - 7.3 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
0.30 M
Crassula Ovata Bonsai
Bonsai is ancient tradition of the Japanese for growing miniature trees or shrubs in containers. They are literally just a miniature form of the real thing. They can be shaped and made to look older than their years. Although size, ph, light requirements and frost hardiness have been given here, each of these actually depends on the requirements of the type of tree or shrub grown. Jade trees need plenty of light and sunshine, and temperatures no lower than 50 deg. F. They need to be watered and then the soil allowed to get nearly dry before they are watered again, and must be grown in a free-draining medium. Cactus compost is suitable. Fertilise once every two weeks or so.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Mid Summer
Flowering depends on the type of plant grown. Many trees won't flower at all, but azaleas, for example, should flower just the same as a "non bonsai" plant
Planting
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
The type of growing medium is very important for growing bonsai. It must be water-retentive, free-draining and non-compacting to give good aeration. There are several types that can be bought from bonsai specialists or online. The most important components for a Bonsai growing medium are Akadama, Pumice, Lava rock, organic potting compost and fine gravel (grit).
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