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

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Watering

Regular watering begins. Let soil fully dry between sessions. Avoid watering during cool cloudy periods.

Fertilization

Feed bi-weekly to monthly with diluted organic or cactus fertilizer during active growth.

Pruning

Trim back long shoots; pinch to encourage branching.

Wiring

Check for wire bite, rewire as needed.

Summer Protection

Provide partial shade during hottest afternoons.

Development

Optimize branch placement and interior growth.

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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