Operculicarya decaryi
Jabily
The Jabily is a thick stemmed succulent plant often grown as a bonsai tree. It is drought tolerant and does well in full sun in most places. It cannot tolerate freezing conditions. It grows a thick-fat trunk quickly, and its roots also swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Jabily
Latin name
Operculicarya decaryi
type
Succulent
family
Anacardiaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Operculicarya decaryi
The Jabily is a thick stemmed succulent plant often grown as a bonsai tree. It is drought tolerant and does well in full sun in most places. It cannot tolerate freezing conditions. It grows a thick-fat trunk quickly, and its roots also swell to form unique contorted and twisted designs.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Operculicarya decaryi prefers part to full sun. Grow these plants with some shade or filtered light for part of the day. Keep watered regularly, since it is a tree. Plant in a well drained soil with at least 50% inorganics. Avoid freezing temperatures.