I just got a small rooted cutting of a cool orange green jade plant about 2 " long.
I figured the best way to manage it was as a bonsai. Any ideas on how fast they grow?
I know they like a sandy mix on the dry side, indirect light. Should i wire it in the dish?
Neil
Sunset hummel jade
Neil,
Jade as in crassula? Bright light or filter sun and I use a gravel mix. I really like small lava rock with sharp sand and a high quality potting soil, 1 part each. Works well for all my cactus/succulent collection. Key West may no have da lava rock. Maybe some small pieces of chunky coral? My point is the rock should have a rough surface to hold air. Here in FL my crassula seems to grow best in the cool season Oct/Nov and again in early spring. I feed mine weakly/weekly when they are showing growth, rain water or tap water that has set out overnight every two weeks when they aren't in growth. I have seen regular jade in pot on the front steps in 1/2 day sun around town and it looked good.
Thanks Dale
Ill see what happens I have it in a coral turface soil mix right now. Love your Moss Pot.
Neil
Do you have any comments about this bonsai - one of my collection ([HYPERLINK@www.bonsaistar.com]) ?
Species : Ficus Benjamina
Style : Informal
Height : 12 cm
