{"product_id":"chinese-sweet-plum-in-4-pot-pre-bonsai","title":"Chinese Sweet Plum in 4\" Pot - Pre Bonsai","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fleshy, softly woody shrub or small tree up to 3m to 4m, often sprawling; occurring on dry rocky hillsides and in succulent scrub. Portulacaria Afra, also called “Elephant Plant” or “Small Leaf Jade” is relatively new in bonsai but one that almost anyone can grow. It can withstand long periods without water making them excellent plants for beginners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced students of bonsai find them excellent material because they adapt to any style and develop relatively fast. The bark is green when young, becoming red-brown to slate grey, and smooth with conspicuous leaf scars. Leaves are simple, opposite, almost circular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eITEM DETAILS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone similar plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shown in the photos. Every plant is unique and will vary slightly in trunk shape, branching, height, and overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a nursery-grown pre-bonsai and has not been fully styled. Wiring, trunk movement, and branching will vary from plant to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a heat pack at checkout if temperatures in your area fall below 40°F (4°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrunk Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.5\"~\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePLANT CARE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e☀️ Lighting ☀️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be grown outdoors in full sun or indoors with sufficient light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature 🌡️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortulacaria will tolerate a variety of growing conditions. Since it is tropical it must be protected from cold temperatures (below 45 degrees Fahrenheit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💧 Watering 💧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways allow the soil to approach dryness before watering. Although it is a succulent, Portulacaria is not as particular about overwatering as most other succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Feeding 🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use a slow release fertilizer like Osmocote which releases for 90 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Just the Plant","offer_id":52763823997209,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Heat Pack","offer_id":52763824029977,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/8660\/8665\/files\/chinese-sweet-plum-4_-pre-bonsai-2.jpg?v=1783029388","url":"https:\/\/www.elementalnursery.com\/products\/chinese-sweet-plum-in-4-pot-pre-bonsai","provider":"Elemental Bonsai Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}