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The Baby Jade Bonsai: Progressive Gardeners Apply Within

Bonsai gardeners of all skill levels looking for an indoor bonsai should take some time to investigate the Baby Jade. A tropical plant native to Africa, Baby Jades are succulent, attractive plants that can go long periods without watering.

The Baby Jade has fleshy branches and leaves that store water. In nature this plant will grow to close to 6 feet tall. As a bonsai you can expect its leaves to be roughly a third of the size of a wild Baby Jade.

Baby Jade Watering, Nutrition, and Maintenance

The Baby Jade bonsai is perfectly suited to be an indoor bonsai. You must provide it with sufficient lighting so the tree can produce food. Water is obviously a must, however the Baby Jade bonsai can survive very well with long intervals between watering. In fact, this plant will have a difficult time surviving if over watered.

You will need to monitor the moisture level of your Baby Jade bonsais soil. When the soil has finally become dry, you will need to water your plant. Care must be taken to never avoid watering your tree. It can go a long time without water, but not completely without it!

Shaping of your tree is a personal preference. It is important to remember that the Baby Jade bonsai is a fast growing tree. You will need to modify your shaping schedule accordingly. Regardless of how you shape, the Baby Jade bonsai is a beautiful plant, absolutely remarkable when flowering.

The flowers of the Baby Jade have pink borders and the flower itself is a nice purple. The flowers are shaped like stars. The bark of the tree will be green when it is young. Through maturity you will see it go to a deep red and eventually become gray.

A more conservative bonsai gardener might not wish to choose a Baby Jade for a bonsai, as they are not part of the traditional species used. However, the Baby Jade has shown that it can be successfully made into a bonsai, and will reward the gardener wise enough to choose one with years of beauty and peace.