General bonsai rules same for jade tree?
beckerster
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Comments (11)Hey, Christina! Here's an old Thread, eh? ;) Well, I guess I'll slap a few pics up, for anyone searching "Jade bonsai" in the future. As a general rule, small-leafed Jades are easier to work into proportion. However, the straight Crassula ovata makes a nice macro-bonsai! These are a few of my recent projects. Big Jade cutting - branches will be cut back to emphasize the trunk! Then I have these two cuttings in temporary pots against temporary stones. I also like Jade 'Skinny Fingers' - I call this one "Cactus Jack" because it reminds me of a saguaro. One nice thing about Jades is that they can be re-staged as they grow, providing for a variety of stylings. Josh...See Moresame soil for Jade plant, bonsai, and money tree?!?!
Comments (0)I have two jade plants, one money tree and one fiscus bonsai. can I use the same soil for all the above or would it be better to use different soil for each. what would you guys recommend for each if different is preferred? Any suggestions on store bought soils or easy to make soil for each would absolutely be greatly appreciated!...See MoreBonsai Jade Help
Comments (42)A very nice LED lighting set up . LED lighting ( in a sense) isn't very common for many to use on the forum. More commonly used ( at four foot bulb lengths) are T- 8 or a T type 6500 K CFL. As they are somewhat more practical and in budget @ price per bulb for those who have ( less rare )longer sun time season of 5-8 months. With a wide range of plant hardy zones in USA some folks don't even have to bring in a jade. As seen via Kzzle Meow in original posting it seems the jade is outside which indicates they ( Meow) may be in a better growing zone for a jade than most others who share information....See MorePlease help me "Bonsai" my Jade Tree
Comments (7)During summer and depending on how you sun it The prior cut ( with the longer nub ) will probably harden off during summer and decrease the chances of newer growth. If me I'd let the bottom growth stay on and all the single leaf growth as long as possible. In a sense to say allow the smaller new growth to continue growing to help fill in the sling shot look. Also If your handy with wiring wait until the bring in time (fall) and wire the older growth in the more desired shape you want Tip : I water first wait two days then wire for easier bending of thicker branches. Tip two : At this time of the year older tired leaf drop and drying is normal inside in your zone I tend to thumb the discolored dry wrinkled foliage off as soon as possible but I also let older discolored foliage hang on as long as possible.. IMO ( if not already ) place in a nice south window, mid window if wide or mid window section if not A. few inches away from window ( 8-12 inches) for a while until it can be bought out. If you bring outside for summer use a slower transition to help new growth to grow . If climate is like late spring though summer last season don't be afraid to yank it back from outside or move it to a late day sun if things become to warm and dry. Uncertain of your indoor lighting but lighting could/ should also be used to enhance the indoor growing. Side note : Not to bad looking on the top tips Rina considering the date stamp in pic and all....See Morebeckerster
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