The baby jade plant doesn’t belong to the crassula genus. It’s a natural bonsai and needs a little training to look like one, which is why we also added it to our list of best indoor bonsai trees.
Botanical Name: Portulacaria Afra
Other Names: Elephant bush, Porkbush, Purslane tree, Dwarf Jade and Spekboom
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 10-22°C
Difficulty Level:Â Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Succulent soil
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Fertilize biweekly during growing season
What to Do After Getting the Package?
Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
Gently remove the plant from the package.
Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Fire Dragon
Sunlight: Mini Jade succulent thrives well in bright and indirect sunlight for 6-8 hours a day.
Watering:Â There is no need to water succulents daily. Water when the leaves start flattening out and the soil feels dry to touch.
Soil:Â String of pearls grows well in succulent potting soil or sandy soil, which is easily available in nurseries. You can also prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of perlite and sand.
Fertilizer: Feed the plant every two weeks with water-soluble fertilizer to encourage growth. Reduce fertilizing to once in six weeks during winter months.
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