If you’re looking for an interesting easy care, indoor bonsai tree that you can grow singly or in groups, then you may want a Baby Jade bonsai tree. The Portulacaria Afra, as it is scientifically called, is from South Africa. There, it’s often called the Elephant Bush because most of the pale green leaves clump up at the top of the tree, making it look like a bush. These leaves are round in shape and are about one-third the size of the leaves on a normal Jade plant. The branches, leaves, and the trunk all store water, so this bonsai doesn’t need quite as much attention as other bonsai do. It’s a great bonsai for growing indoors.
Baby Jade bonsai trees need a good amount of sunshine; in fact, unlike some bonsai, it can be placed in direct sunlight if you want. If it doesn’t get enough light, the Baby Jade has a tendency to become somewhat gangly. It loves being warm, too—the ideal temperature for a Baby Jade is between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it doesn’t have to be that warm all the time. In fact, it can survive in temperatures as long as 40 degrees, although you don’t want to leave it in the cold for too long.
