However, these are two completely different plants that are not related to each other. With the help of its thick, fleshy leaves, the jade tree is able to store water there. It can be drawn in various forms. The easy-care Australian bottle tree, on the other hand, has long, narrow leaves that look rather feathery. The normal tree shape is probably the most attractive for him.
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How do I grow a lucky tree bonsai?
Often you can get both the Australian bottle tree and the jade tree more or less finished than bonsai in stores. The Australian bottle tree is often treated with a growth-inhibiting agent, because it can get a good 20 meters high in its home.
A very attractive feature of the Australian bottle tree is its root. As a bonsai, the plant is kept in a relatively small pot, so the root cannot grow straight down, as it would like to. Instead, it winds its way, sometimes out of the ground, and takes on an interesting and unique shape. No two roots are alike.
How do I care for a lucky tree bonsai?
In principle, the Australian happiness tree as a bonsai has the same needs as any other happiness tree. It needs a lot of light and should therefore be placed in a very bright place. It tolerates drought much better than waterlogging.
The bottle-shaped trunk can store water, so the plant survives your vacation quite unscathed. As a bonsai, water it very sparingly, especially during the winter months. He also only needs small amounts of fertilizer, about twice during the growing season and not at all in winter. By Cut bring it into the shape you want.
Bonsai care in a nutshell:
- Do not choose a pot that is too large
- as bright as possible
- cut regularly
- little water and fertilize
Tips
If you want to keep your lucky tree as a bonsai, put it in a rather small pot and only supply it sparingly with nutrients.
