Jade Bonsai Tree Pictures
Sometimes called "miniature jade" bonsai because of its small leaves and similarity to Crassula, Portulacaria afra is the best of succulents to be adapted to the art of bonsai. Although easy to grow, this plant takes some work to keep it looking like a small tree.
Before you add your photos and story, have you seen the two pages about jade bonsai on this site? One is the commonly used Portulacaria afra with Jim Smith's photos.
The other is about Dave Bogan’s unique cork bark jade bonsai tree.
Many people do not consider this plant to be "real bonsai", because it is not a woody plant.
I think once they've seen a well styled jade, they will change their minds. More and more tropical hobbyists are adding this subject to their collections.
The jade shown here is just under 7".
Because they are so adaptable, many different styles are possible. Do you have one (or more of these) special tropicals?
Ready to share? If not, click on the links at the bottom of this page to see contributor's photos and stories. Leave your comments and rate them!
If you are ready to share, this is the place to tell us about your favorite jade. Be sure to give the size (sometimes it's hard to tell in photos).
Tell about the container. Let us know how long you've had your tree and where you got it. Do you have a future plan for the tree? We would like to know that too.
Anything else you'd like to share will be welcome. There's plenty of room, in fact an entire page and room for 4 photos.
And don't forget to give your first name(at least) and where you live.
Your Jade Bonsai
Ready to share? Once you've given us all the details of your Portulacaria (and it's easy to do), then add your photo(s).
Start with a title. It can be serious or funny, it's up to you.
Photos, Comments and Ratings
Click below to see contributions to this page ... then tell us what you think!
A New Bonsai Journey 
This is my first 'true' bonsai tree and I am very excited about learning more about the art of bonsai.
This tree definitely has some great trunk structure …
The elephant tree!
On May 13, 2005, A friend came over to talk Bonsai, and handed me a two inch cutting of what he called a Baby Jade. It is now six years old and I can …
kodachi jade
jade
Portulacaria afra
size : mame/25 cm
style: fukinagashi)
photo: 12-10-2010
place: Curaçao
A New Bonsai Journey
This is my first 'true' bonsai tree and I am very excited about learning more about the art of bonsai.
This tree definitely has some great trunk structure …
Little giant..styling tips please!
I have had this jade for about 4 years.
It came from a stock potted specimen I got at a local nursery. The trunk is about 4"-5" and the height is about …
Dwarf Jade - Portulacaria afra Not rated yet
Portulacaria afra is one of the easiest trees to enjoy for beginners - as well as experienced Bonsai persons.
I'll just include a couple pictures …
My Portulacaria afra Not rated yet
Love the trunk structure!!
Great potential if I prune right ... any styling/pruning tips?
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From BonsaiMary:
Darren, …
Jade Bonsai - large leaf Not rated yet
Cutting from a friend, about 6 inches tall. Don't really have plans yet, see how it goes!
Now starting its journey to becoming a lovely tree Not rated yet
Since getting into the art of Bonsai I always wanted to try and do a Jade plant. After a year or so I was given a cutting from a friend that I rooted. …
A BIRTHDAY PLANTING! Portulacaria afra 02 Not rated yet
Two years ago, while I was heavily pruning my Portulacaria afra, 01 on my birthday 08/08/08, I decided to take one of the larger cuttings and plant it, …
FIVE YEARS AND PROUD OF IT! Not rated yet
A friend stopped by on May 12, 2005 and brought me a cutting of the Portulacaria afra (see inset). I planted it the next day allowing the cutting to dry …
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