Portulacaria afra. Bonsai 5 years. Jade Tree or Dwarf Jade.

Portulacaria afra. Bonsai 5 years. Jade Tree or Dwarf Jade. The so-called indoor trees are mostly trees from tropical origins, that do not support low temperatures. We must place them indoors, always close to a source of natural light. Bush of about 3m in height, with a brown/grey trunk and thick branches. Its leaves are also thick, green oval or round. The stem is 1 to 2 cm long. It has got lot of small pale pink flowers which are grouped in solid bunches.

Location: Exterior the whole year with lots of sun. It is also adaptable to interior spaces if it is placed besides a window.

Watering: Moderate because of its capacity to store water in its leaves and stem. To make it flower, leave it between 7 and 10 days without watering and then begin watering moderately at first and then in abundance.

Curiosities: In Southern Africa it is commonly eaten, usually as one component of a soup. Be careful, it shouldn't to be confused with the jade plant, which is mildly toxic.

Dimensions in centimeters approx. (width x depth x height): 19.75 x 17.25 x 27.25 cm

Note: The shape and measurements of the bonsais are approximate. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A bonsai is a living being. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.