Seasonal calendar · Portulacaria afra

Dwarf Jade

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

Filter by concern

Watering

Slightly reduce watering if temperatures exceed 90°F.

Fertilization

Use diluted fertilizer monthly during peak heat.

Pruning

Only light trimming; avoid major work.

Pests Disease

Monitor for pests in humid conditions.

Summer Protection

Provide shade during prolonged heatwaves (>90°F), but otherwise full sun is ideal. Watch for heat stress, use shade cloth if needed.

Development

Encourage free growth to build trunk and branch girth. Full sun beneficial.

Paths onward

This speciesDwarf JadeBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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