- Dwarf Jade Live Bonsai Tree: The Dwarf Jade is a succulent, a great bonsai for beginners, as it requires low maintenance. The Jade is known for its thick upright trunk producing contrasting stout, green leaves..
- Little Trees, Boundless Beauty: Each bonsai comes with a bonsai care guide, empowering you with the knowledge to care and shape this little tree into your unique expression..
- Water Bonsai Tree Pot: Includes a decorative and captivating bonsai pot, adding to the natural beauty of the tree. Bonsai pots will vary in color and shape..
- Longevity and Endurance: As the Dwarf Jade can sustain through harsher conditions, the Jade's tenacity represents longevity and the ability to persevere through life's obstacles..
- Grown with Care at Brussel's Bonsai in Mississippi, USA: Each Bonsai Tree is meticulously cared for in our state-of-the art greenhouse. If unsatisfied with your bonsai tree for any reason, please contact our bonsai professionals within 30 days of receipt..
Product Description
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Based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Brussel's Bonsai has
cultivated live bonsai trees for over 50 years. Working with the
top bonsai growers across the globe, our experts have
meticulously curated an extensive selection of outdoor and indoor
live bonsai trees to suit both novice enthusiasts and experienced
bonsai owners. Originating in the dry regions of South Africa,
The Dwarf Jade, or ‘Elephant bush’, is a succulent , which
explains its ability to store water for a long time. It is a very
undemanding , well suited for individuals who travel often
or who are prone to forget to water their s. Thick, round,
dark green leaves sit atop y stems & branches, beautifully
contrasting against the thick upright trunk. Though jade s
can grow to heights of 10 feet tall in their native habitat, it
is an ideal bonsai for a beginner; This beautiful is easy
to care for and will be a thing of beauty for years to come. Each
live is shipped with the phytosanitary certificate as
required by the USDA.
From the Manufacturer
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One of the most popular indoor bonsai, the dwarf jade is also
one of the easiest to grow. It adapts well to low light, is easy
to maintain, responds to any training style, and develops
quickly. The jades y leaves blend cool shades of pale grey,
blue- and dark-green. This bonsai is three years old, 6 to 8
inches tall, and comes in a 9-inch glazed water pot. Every tree
order includes specific growing instructions.
Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your
bonsai
To ensure only well-established, y trees are shipped,
Brussel's Bonsai imports its trees from nurseries in China where
growers spend years training and shaping tree branches. Some
bonsai defoliate (drop leaves) when their environment changes. If
upon the tree's arrival some leaves have dropped or turned
slightly brown that does not mean the bonsai is uny.
Defoliation is the natural result of being in the low-light
environment of a shipping box. Whenever possible, Brussels
Bonsai avoids using Styrofoam-popcorn packaging. In some cases,
Styrofoam popcorn must be used to safely pack unusually shaped
bonsai. popcorn packaging made from corn starch reacts
with moisture from the trees and can dissolve. When you receive
your tree, place the box in a shaded area to unpack. Inspect tree
for damage to branches or leaves. Water soil if dry. Place each
bonsai in protected shade for at least one week before moving to
a sunny location.
What is a Bonsai?
Literally, the Japanese word "bonsai" means "tray tree" or
" grown in a pot." The term refers to the artistic
techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees, rather
than a specific variety of tree. A full-grown tree and a bonsai
can be grown from the same seed --the bonsai has simply been
dwarfed and shaped through years of training. To develop
authentic bonsai, Brussels grows specimens under carefully
controlled conditions, meticulously training each tree with wire
and pruning over a period of years. The value of a particular
bonsai typically depends on size, age, and training. Generally,
more expensive trees are larger, older, and have had more
detailed, elaborate training. These qualities combined create the
illusion of a large tree in a natural setting.
Tropical/Indoor Bonsai Care
Climate
Suited to bright, humid, equatorial climates, tropical bonsai
prefer common room temperatures, between 65 and 75 degrees F, 3
to 4 hours of direct sunlight, and humidity levels of about 75%.
If your home tends to be dry, a cool mist humidifier or ceramic
bonsai humidity tray can help mimic the moist, tropical climate
ideal for growing indoor bonsai.
Placement
Indoor bonsai are tropical s adaptable to indoor
conditions. Select a spot with good air circulation, but avoid
cold drafts, drying heat vents, and appliances with heat
exhausts. They prefer sunny areas near windows facing southeast
or west. Choose a location that receives morning sun and
afternoon shade. Though they grow well indoors year-round,
tropical bonsai flourish outdoors on a patio or deck that
receives indirect sunlight. They can withstand outdoor summer
temperatures up to 100 degrees F, as well as dryer, desert
climates as long as they are watered adequately. Bring bonsai
indoors when night temperatures fall below 55 degrees F. Do not
allow tropical bonsai to freeze.
In Japan, bonsai are traditionally displayed against a solid
black, white, wood, or bamboo background, or on a stand or pot
larger than the tree. Stark contrasts enhance a bonsais simple
beauty.
Watering
In fall, winter and spring, water tropical bonsai thoroughly
every two or three days. In hot summer months, water
daily--especially in dry, hot climates. Use a can or hose
attachment that casts a soft, rain-like spray that wont disturb
the soil in the pot. Bonsai can never be allowed to dry out.
Soil and fertilizer
Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete
the available ents. Providing supplemental tion is
essential for a y tree. Most water soluble and
time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.
Run wire through drain Trim rootball Work soil into roots
Repotting
Bonsai need to be repotted every 3 to 5 years. After receiving
your tree, wait at least one growing season before repotting.
Using proper bonsai soil is critical. Brussels bonsai soil
consists of a mixture of high-fired clay particles and finely
ground pine bark. The soil-free mix does not compact, allows
water to drain easily, plus helps prevent the root rot that often
occurs with ordinary potting soil.
It is important to pot your bonsai correctly. Prepare your
container for potting by putting screen over the drain holes Run
wire through the drain screen--you will need this to secure the
tree in the container. Trim the rootball so it will fit in the
bonsai pot. Keep in mind, cutting larger roots is better than
cutting small feeder roots. Continue trimming the root ball until
it will fit into the bonsai container. Be sure to place a good
layer of bonsai soil on the bottom of the bonsai container.
Place the tree in the pot. Use the wire to secure the tree in the
bonsai container. Twist and pull the wire with pliers to tighten.
Add bonsai soil around the root ball. Use a chopstick to work the
bonsai soil into the root system. Your bonsai should now be
secure in its new container.
Training
All bonsai require some degree of seasonal pruning. Regular
pruning produces smaller branches and maintains the trees
miniature size. A simple pair of pointed-nose scissors does the
job. Wiring may also be used to hold branches in a desired
position or location. If youre happy with the branch placement
as is, there is no real need to wire. For detailed instruction in
the art of bonsai cultivation, Brussels Bonsai recommends
purchasing a book on basic training techniques.
If you choose to wire your bonsai, make sure to use heavier
gauge wire for larger branches on the bottom of the tree, and
lighter gauge for smaller branches. Begin by sticking the end of
the wire into the soil next to the trunk of the tree. Wrap the
wire around the trunk until you come to the first branch.
Continue curling the wire around the branch. Once you have come
to the end of a branch, cut and remove the excess wire. The wire
now allows you to bend the branch into the desired shape and
location.
Lifespan
Most bonsai trees can live up to 100 years or more depending, of
course, on the quality of care they receive.
The Story of Brussel's Bonsai Nursery
When Brussel Martin was five years old, he was instantly
captivated by several bonsai his her brought back from a
California business trip. As a teenager, he began to seriously
study the art of bonsai. What started as an artistic endeavor in
his parents' backyard quickly grew into a business. In the 1970s,
he began selling bonsai through the mail and traveling to shows
across the country. By the early '80s, he was making annual
buying trips to Asia.
As the business has grown, so has his desire to introduce bonsai
to more and more Americans. Brussels now offers a full range of
bonsai trees, from modestly priced bonsai for the beginner to
unique specimens styled by bonsai experts.