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This is a discussion on Cant ID within the Tree Crititique forums, part of the Show and Tell category; A few days ago, a friend of mine forfeited a bonsai that he could no longer care for. Unfortunately, it ...
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04-22-2009, 12:21 PM
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A few days ago, a friend of mine forfeited a bonsai that he could no longer care for. Unfortunately, it wasn't well cared for recently, so i have taken the task of rebuilding it. I know its about 24 years old, but cant figure out what type it is. I have searched for hours looking for clues, so i figured id ask you. Here are some pictures iv attached. Note, leaves are very thick. The camera couldn't quite capture it.
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04-22-2009, 01:03 PM
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Deffinately some sort of Crassula (Jade (Money Tree)), They dont like their feet wet, and are not the most hungry of plants either.
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04-22-2009, 05:07 PM
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Portulacaria afra, also known as Elephant Bush (since they like to feed on it) and Baby Jade.
Tropical, succulent; respond well to pinching, but not to wiring. I've seen some nice Portulacaria bonsai.
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04-29-2009, 07:32 AM
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Definitely a Portulacaria afra, they look a lot like a crassula / jade - which gets them the name of dwarf jade. Is there a reason that you think that its 24 years old? The tree in your picture doesn't look 24, with how fast portulacarias can grow. Of course, if its been in a bonsai pot and not well cared for for years, that could lead to it looking that small. I'm just curious. They do best with lots of light, and being allowed to dry out between waterings.
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05-01-2009, 06:33 PM
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Here's a pic of my daughter's Portulacaria. This tree is good for kids: quite forgiving, and quick-growing so results can be seen fairly soon.
The defoliation has been a problem each of the last three winters, and I believe that, by elimination, I finally figured out the cause. (Fortunately, while the tree still lives!) I overwinter my tropicals in a warm basement enclosure. Not having the money for metal-halide or other more powerful lights, I use standard fluorescents. I leave them on around the clock so the longer duration will compensate, to some degree, for the lower energy level. My conclusion is that it's the lack of regular darkness that has distressed this tree; apparently Portulacaria needs a daily dose of darkness. Since the weather has warmed up it's been outside as much as possible, in the natural day-nite cycle, and seems to be recovering nicely.
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