The Jade bonsai (Crassula ovata), loved in India as a good-luck and prosperity plant, is a hardy succulent bonsai with plump, coin-shaped green leaves. These are not nursery cuttings: each tree has grown for over 10 years into a thick, textured, aged trunk and a dense crown, and stands about 18–20 inches (45–50 cm) tall. It comes in a 10-inch plastic nursery pot with a drainage hole.
Highlights
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10+ years old: a mature trunk you cannot get from a young plant
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Every tree is unique: leaning, curved, straight or twin trunks with domed or spreading crowns, so your tree's shape will vary from the photos
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Good-luck plant: traditionally kept near the entrance of Indian homes for prosperity, as per Vastu and Feng Shui
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Very low care: a succulent that stores water in its leaves and forgives missed waterings
Care
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Sunlight: bright light with a few hours of direct sun; a sunny window, balcony or terrace is ideal
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Watering: water only when the soil has dried out fully, about every 10–14 days (less in winter and monsoon). Overwatering is the main thing to avoid
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Fertilizing: once every 30–60 days with NPK 19:19:19 or vermicompost
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Pruning: trim lightly to hold the shape and keep the crown dense
Ideal for
An entrance, living room, office or balcony, and a meaningful housewarming, Diwali, new-business or corporate gift. Every bonsai is selected and shaped by hand at Abana Homes, carefully packed and delivered across India, with a live-plant guarantee and free aftercare support.
FAQs
Is the Jade plant lucky as per Vastu?
Yes. The Jade plant is traditionally associated with wealth and good fortune and is usually placed near the entrance or in the south-east of the home.
Can a Jade bonsai be kept indoors?
Yes, on a bright, sunny windowsill. In low light it stretches and drops leaves, so give it as much light as you can.
How often should I water a Jade bonsai?
Only when the soil is completely dry, roughly every 10–14 days. Soft, wrinkled leaves mean it is thirsty; yellow, mushy leaves mean too much water.
Does the pot have a drainage hole?
Yes. The nursery pot has a drainage hole. You can place it inside a decorative planter or repot it into a bonsai pot.