The Dwarf Jade (Portulacaria afra) is one of the hardiest bonsai trees you can grow — a sun-loving succulent with plump, glossy leaves and a wonderfully textured trunk. Equally happy on a bright windowsill or outdoors in warm weather, it shrugs off the occasional missed watering, making it ideal for beginners and collectors alike.
Japanese for "bean," Mame are bonsai trees that fit in the palm of your hand. This bite-sized kit builds one from a Mame-sized Dwarf Jade.
The complete DIY kit: everything you need to recreate a Bonsai Bar workshop at home — just BYOB, press play on the step-by-step video and make a tiny tree with us.
Kit includes:
- Mame-sized nursery stock Dwarf Jade
- Chopstick
- Mame soil
- Ceramic mame pot
Every tree purchased from Bonsai Bar is eligible for a Treeiage call with our horticulture team. Kindly note that Mame kits are not eligible for replacements.
Shipping & Arrival
To ensure safe delivery, we prefer to ship trees between Monday and Wednesday at the latest, so your bonsai is never caught in an accidental weekend delay. Some leaf drop during shipment is completely normal. If leaves drop in transit, place your tree in a very sunny spot and water only once the topsoil has dried out — take care not to overwater while the tree has few or no leaves.
Due to California law, we are currently unable to ship bonsai trees to any address in California.
Care Guide
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Light: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
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Placement: Indoor or outdoor
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Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings — do not overwater
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Fertilizer: Moderate feeding through the growing season
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Temperature: Tropical succulent — keep away from freezing temperatures
Specifications
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Botanical name: Portulacaria afra
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Plant characteristics: Succulent, evergreen
