In this article, I explain how to propagate a bonsai Jade plant.
I make things from scratch; it gives me joy and a sense of fulfillment! So, this time around, I decided to take on the challenge of propagating my own Bonsai plant. I mean, how cool would it be to have a tree with a thick stem, beautiful leaves, and that expensive-looking vibe? I knew it wouldn’t be easy, and there’d be some casualties along the way, but hey, that’s just how life goes, right? Some plants might not make it, but the ones that do, become like family to you!
I needed to figure out the things I needed for the process. So did some research!
– First, a bonsai pot with good drainage and some soil. I snagged a bag of bonsai soil and a pot from a local store, but you can totally find some great options online. Like this one from Amazon.
– And don’t forget the tools! You’ll want a pruner and a trowel, but if you don’t have those, no worries. A pair of scissors and your hands will work just fine.
– Lastly, make sure you have plenty of water on hand.
To kick things off, I decided to prune an old Jade Bonsai I already had. But if you don’t have one, no worries! You can find cheaper bonsai plants at places like Lowe’s or Home Depot. So, I started by snipping off the branches that were growing way too tall and making the plant look all wonky.
I stuck those branches in a glass of water to see if they’d root.
Now, here’s the sad part. Some of those branches didn’t make it and croaked in the water right away. The rest took a little over a month to grow roots.
Once I saw some strong ones with good roots, I planted them in the pot using the bonsai soil. I made sure to water them until enough came out of the drainage holes. And voila! Here is my cute bonsai plant, ladies and gents!
At first, these plants are delicate little things and tend to flop over. But I used a stick to prop them up and keep them in place. It worked like a charm!
My journey doesn’t stop there. To help the stem grow bigger and stronger and sprout more branches, I’ll need to keep pruning it after the plant settles in its new home.
And finally, this tiny new member has joined the family and is enjoying the company!
Happy planting, everyone 🙂
