🌿 Mini Jade Bonsai Tree
Portulacaria afra
This easy-care succulent, often called Elephant Bush, features tiny emerald-green leaves on reddish stems and makes one of the most forgiving and rewarding bonsai subjects for beginners.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Dry rocky hillsides and succulent scrub of South Africa
☀️ Light: Full sun for the fullest, most compact growth
💧 Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; very drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Kept small and compact through regular bonsai pruning and training
🌸 Bloom Time: Rarely, if ever, blooms in cultivation; grown for its sculptural form
🌱 Landscape Use: A classic choice for bonsai, containers, and succulent gardens
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children; the foliage is even edible
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix for excellent drainage, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.