Portulacaria Ginseng《金枝玉叶-多肉》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Portulacaria Ginseng:

• Distinctive bonsai look with a thickened trunk

• Compact, elegant, and easy to maintain

• Tolerates dry indoor conditions well

• Great for beginners and bonsai hobbyists alike

🌿 Portulacaria afra ‘Ginseng’ – Care Guide

The Portulacaria afra ‘Ginseng’ is a bonsai-style succulent prized for its thick, gnarled trunk, resembling ginseng roots. This compact form of Elephant Bush combines the easy care of a succulent with the aesthetic appeal of a bonsai, making it a favorite for indoor displays and collectors.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light to full sun

• Minimum 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

• Indoors: best near south or east-facing windows

• Outdoors: place in filtered sun or partial shade

💧 Watering

• Water when soil is completely dry

• Spring–summer: every 7–10 days

• Fall–winter: reduce to every 2–4 weeks

• Avoid overwatering – the thick base stores moisture

• Always allow excess water to drain

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use gritty, well-draining succulent or cactus soil

• Pot with ample drainage holes

• Ideal for shallow bonsai pots or ceramic planters

• Repot every 2–3 years or when pot-bound

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Best temperature: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Not frost-tolerant; keep above 10°C (50°F)

• Thrives in low to average indoor humidity

🍃 Fertilizing

• Apply a diluted succulent or bonsai fertilizer once a month during growing season (spring–summer)

• No need to fertilize during dormancy

✂️ Pruning & Bonsai Styling

• Prune regularly to maintain tree-like structure

• Pinch back new growth to encourage branching

• Can be wired and shaped like traditional bonsai

✅ Ideal For

• Bonsai enthusiasts, collectors, or modern indoor gardens

• A perfect starter bonsai for beginners

• Great as a gift for its symbolic meaning of longevity and resilience

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans – safe for pet-friendly homes

Bring a touch of calm, natural artistry into your space with Portulacaria Ginseng—a bonsai-inspired beauty that balances structure and simplicity.