How to grow succulent flowers?

The succulent Jade Plant is very easy to grow. The leaves of the Jade Plant are small, the stems and leaves are fleshy, and it is relatively drought-resistant. It is no problem to grow it in a pot for 4-5 years. When it grows into a beautiful potted bonsai like a small tree, it is very ornamental.

How to grow Jade Leaf Succulent

1. Lighting

When growing the succulent Jade Plant, it must be placed in a sunny place to grow a plump and beautiful plant shape. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment to grow better.

2. Watering

The succulent Jade Plant has the drought resistance of Purslane. Its stems and leaves will become soft during droughts , but will recover immediately after some watering . However, it is not tolerant to waterlogging. Too much water can easily cause waterlogging in the soil and cause root rot.

3. Fertilization

During the growth period of the succulent Jade Leaf, fertilizer is indispensable. Only when there are sufficient nutrients in the soil can the growth of the succulent Jade Leaf be satisfied . If the soil is too poor, the roots of the plant cannot absorb nutrients, and the succulent Jade Leaf will grow thin.

4. Soil

To cultivate Jade Plant, you need to select loose and fertile soil with good drainage. You can mix coarse sand and garden soil in a ratio of 2:1, and then water the soil to keep it moist. Before planting, spread small stones or broken porcelain chips at the bottom of the flowerpot to improve drainage and ventilation of the potting soil.

What should I pay attention to when raising golden branches and jade leaves?

Jade leaves are easily infected with anthracnose during their growth period, so they should be treated by spraying thiophanate-methyl wettable powder in time. Open windows frequently for ventilation in high temperature and high humidity environments to reduce the growth of bacteria. Keep the plants in dark after daily pruning , and disinfect the cuts with disinfectant to prevent wound infection.

How to prune the succulent Jade Plant

1. Trimming shape

When pruning the Jade Plant, it will be pruned into a natural shape . Usually its branches are cloud-shaped, just like a smaller version of a tree in nature. We can also prune it into an umbrella shape , which is high in the middle and low around, and looks very beautiful.

2. Prune branches and leaves

Jade leaves have many branches and leaves, so when pruning, be sure to cut off all the crossed branches, branches growing inward, parallel branches, and clustered branches . If you let them grow, the overall shape of the plant will be destroyed in the later stage.

3. Root pruning

The roots do not need to be pruned at ordinary times. You can just prune them when you repot. After the roots fall off the pot, first check the growth of the roots, and then according to the condition of the roots, trim the rotten and redundant roots .