How big do dwarf jade bonsai get?

10 feet tall
Brussel’s Dwarf Jade Bonsai These succulent features hold water for long periods of time. Though it grows to heights of 10 feet tall in its native habitat, it is an ideal bonsai for a beginner; this beautiful plant is easy to care for and will be a thing of beauty for years to come.

How do you shape a dwarf jade bonsai?

Trim jade once or twice a week to control the size and density of the leaf buds. Pinch off oversized leaves, or pinch off leaf buds growing in unwanted places, such as on the lower trunk of the plant. Nip the tips of leggy branches to encourage clusters of new leaf buds to develop.

Can a dwarf jade plant be a bonsai tree?

Dwarf jade is a low-maintenance houseplant. But, if you don’t mind spending a bit of time pruning it, you can also turn your dwarf jade into a bonsai tree. Or, you can grow it in a hanging basket ant let it sprawl like a waterfall instead of growing it as an upright miniature tree.

What kind of climate does a jade bonsai need?

Specific Bonsai care guidelines for the Jade. Position: The Jade tree is considered an indoor tree in most temperate zones, although it can be grown outdoors in full sun (and sufficiently high temperatures). Keep temperatures above 5 degrees C (or 41F) at all times. It needs lots of light or even full sun.

Why are the leaves on my jade bonsai turning red?

If the leaves develop red tips or edges of the leaves this is a sign of enough sunlight reaching the plant. Watering: Jade trees can hold large amounts of water inside their leaves. Water sparsely and allow the plant to dry out a little bit between watering.

How often should you feed a jade bonsai tree?

Feeding: Once a month during the growth season (spring-autumn). Pruning: As a succulent, water is contained its trunk and branches; they tend to bend from their weight. Jades respond well to pruning, which should be done regularly to force the tree to grow branches also lower on its trunk.