🌿 Mini Jade Bonsai TreePortulacaria afraThis easy-care succulent, often called Elephant Bush, features tiny emerald-green leaves on reddish stems and makes one of the most forgiving and rewarding bonsai subjects for beginners.🌿 Perennial in South Florida🌍 Native Origin: Dry rocky hillsides and succulent scrub of South Africa☀️ Light: Full sun for the fullest, most compact growth💧 Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; very drought tolerant once established📏 Size: Kept small and compact through regular bonsai pruning and training🌸 Bloom Time: Rarely, if ever, blooms in cultivation; grown for its sculptural form🌱 Landscape Use: A classic choice for bonsai, containers, and succulent gardens🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children; the foliage is even edible 💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix for excellent drainage, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.