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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70643
Hi, as the title says I've got a bonsai plant that used to belong to my father and I'd like to look after it and help it to thrive if at all possible, the only problem is I have no idea what type it is even after looking at the guide on this side. I'm from the UK and it's a UK-based plant as far as I'm aware. I'm unsure whether it's deciduous or evergreen, as it lost a lot of foliage last winter but no idea if that was just due to the heavy frost. Any help would be hugely appreciated as I'm very new to this.

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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70645
it is a Crassula in a bonsai pot
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70664
I dont think its crassula. Too small leafs to be crassula. Maybe portulacaria. But if its been in heavy frost and still are alive its another story. Both species die instantly in frost.

No succulents are decidious. But lack of light can make them drop leafs in winter.

For perfect identification please consider asking the same question on a cactii and succulent forum. Frost hardy succulents is quite odd.
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70673
It is very similar to my frost-hardy semi-deciduous crassula, but the leaves on yours are slightly larger it seems.

Do a comparison with Crassula sarcocaulis to see for yourself.

Mine, subjected to well below -10 last winter:

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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70681
I think you nailed it lb! Frost hardy crassula was totally new to me. Need to read up on that species. Looks wonderful.
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70683

It is very similar to my frost-hardy semi-deciduous crassula, but the leaves on yours are slightly larger it seems.

Do a comparison with Crassula sarcocaulis to see for yourself.

Mine, subjected to well below -10 last winter:


Delighted to see this it looks like you're right on the money here, fairly sure this is the one I have. Looking forward to reading up on how I can get it to thrive. Thanks so much for this !
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70685

Parnaby wrote:

It is very similar to my frost-hardy semi-deciduous crassula, but the leaves on yours are slightly larger it seems.

Do a comparison with Crassula sarcocaulis to see for yourself.

Mine, subjected to well below -10 last winter:


Delighted to see this it looks like you're right on the money here, fairly sure this is the one I have. Looking forward to reading up on how I can get it to thrive. Thanks so much for this !


Min gets full sun. Water wil all my trees. In winter a little shelter against wind/rain.
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70697

leatherback wrote:

Parnaby wrote:

It is very similar to my frost-hardy semi-deciduous crassula, but the leaves on yours are slightly larger it seems.

Do a comparison with Crassula sarcocaulis to see for yourself.

Mine, subjected to well below -10 last winter:


Delighted to see this it looks like you're right on the money here, fairly sure this is the one I have. Looking forward to reading up on how I can get it to thrive. Thanks so much for this !


Min gets full sun. Water wil all my trees. In winter a little shelter against wind/rain.


Perfect I'll give that a go. I've read on other sites that they can be kept indoors too but unsure about that yet, this house is a bit awkward for finding a place where enough light will get to it.
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Posted 3 years 5 months ago #70701
No tree do better indoors than outdoors. Just let it be outside. Protect it from excess rain and prolonged deep frost during winter. A cold frame, greenhouse or even unheated shed will do.
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