Jade Bonsai Care Guide

Crassula ovata

Jade Bonsai

The Crassula ovata is famously known as the lucky plant or money tree. It is originally from South Africa and Mozambique and is known to live for decades making it a popular houseplant. Money Trees have oval-shaped leaves rich in green, known to redden at their edges. In late winter, they can bloom fabulous pink tipped white flowers in the shape of stars.  

Jade Plant Bonsai Care Guide

Jade Bonsai Care Tips

Jade Bonsai Trees need plenty of light, preferably full sun, especially if you want them to flower.

If you live in a warm area, you can keep your Jade Bonsai Tree outdoors all year round. In milder areas they can be kept indoors but are particularly dependent on full sun. Redding tips on its green leaves are a good indicator the plant is getting enough sunlight. To maintain your Jade Bonsai do not let temperatures drop below 5 °C.  

If you live in a cold area, keep your Jade Bonsai Tree indoors during the winter and protect it from frost.

Water your Jade Bonsai Tree only when the soil has dried, its leaves can hold a significant amount of water so allowing the plant to dry is the course of action. Come winter, in colder temperatures, watering should occur on a three weekly basis. Jade Bonsai are relatively drought tolerant succulents, watering is to be done lightly and overwhelmingly dictated by the soil.

Feed your Jade Bonsai Tree with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season, from spring to autumn.

As a succulent full of water in its branches and trunk, Jade Bonsai is very responsive to pruning. Regular pruning will encourage growth. Wiring requires more careful application as its soft bark means its easily cut. Wiring should be done with vigilance as this species are prone to rotting in its branches and trunk.

Repot your Jade Bonsai before the buds open in Spring ideally every 2 years. Be sure to use a bonsai-soil mix that drains well and leave the soil untouched for a good week after. Doing so gives any roots damaged or cut time to heal appropriately.

Bonsai make for a one-of-a-kind indoor plant offering elegance, nature and art all in one minute form. Across an array of exquisite and erudite species, they all demand their own specific care and cultivation needs in order for their beauty to flourish. We have an extensive library of care guides for indoor bonsai trees so you can make an informed and considered choice. It’s not about selecting the perfect bonsai, it’s about selecting the perfect bonsai for you. 

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A Jade Bonsai can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings in the summer. You can take a healthy cutting from your Jade Bonsai, let it dry for a few days, and then plant it in moist soil. The cutting will develop roots and grow into a new Jade Bonsai.

A Jade Bonsai can grow indoors, as long as it receives enough light and air. You should place it near a bright window, where it can get at least four hours of direct sunlight per day. You should also rotate it regularly, to ensure even growth. A Jade Bonsai can also benefit from occasional misting, to increase humidity.

A Jade Bonsai can be affected by pests, diseases and root rot. You should inspect your Jade Bonsai regularly, and remove any infected parts. You can also use a mild insecticidal soap or neem oil spray, to prevent and treat infestations. This being said a well taken care of plant; with the correct light and watering should not experience any problems.