How to care for and water potted jade trees (key points for planting and managing jade trees)

Jade tree blossoms (photo)

First, planting materials:

The requirements of jade tree on soil are not very strict. The most common method is to mix one-third of each and plant elm. Such mixed soil is suitable for maintenance under indoor diffuse light, and it highlights air permeability and drainage.

The roots of jade plants breathe smoothly and water does not easily accumulate in the planting material.

Second, maintain the environment:

Jade trees are not cold-resistant, but they are shade-tolerant, which is why many northern families can see them.

Keep the temperature between 15 and 28 degrees Celsius and keep it in sunlight for about 3 hours a day. This will keep the jade tree healthy, but the growth rate will be slowed down.

It is recommended that in spring and autumn, when the temperature is stable at 18 to 28 degrees Celsius, the jade plant can be maintained outdoors. The outdoor environment has good ventilation and sufficient light, and is more suitable for the growth of jade plant.

Supplementing fertilizer during outdoor maintenance can maximize the fertilizer effect and accelerate the growth of jade plant.

Third, watering method:

The trunk and leaves of the jade plant are fleshy and have good water storage function. Therefore, the jade plant is a very cold-resistant green plant. When watering the jade plant daily, observe the shallow surface soil of the planting material and dry it for about 3 cm for a period of time.

Then, when the shallow surface soil is dry, watering can be extended for about a week. In the hot and dry summer and autumn, the soil drying time can be shortened to about 3 days, and the leaves can be sprayed once in the morning and evening.

Fourth, fertilization method:

The best time to fertilize the Jade Tree is during outdoor maintenance in spring and autumn. With timely photosynthesis and a well-ventilated environment, the efficiency of the Jade Tree in absorbing and digesting nutrients is greatly improved.

We can collect the rice water, put it in a bottle to ferment for about 20 days, and then dilute it with water at a ratio of 1:3 to irrigate the soil. Do this once every half a month to provide sufficient "nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium" to promote the growth of jade plants.

Fifth, pruning:

After the leaves on the main trunk of the jade tree age and fall off, adventitious buds are likely to grow. If you see an undesirable bud position, you can remove it. Axillary buds and suffocating buds are also likely to grow at the base of the side branches, which should also be removed.

Bud removal can reduce nutrient consumption and concentrate nutrients on the branches that need to be retained. After a period of maintenance, new buds will grow on the side branches. In order to maintain the original shape, the vertical branches should be properly pruned. Cross branches and dense branches should also be pruned.