How to grow Jade Leaf Succulent and what to pay attention to

Growth habits of Jade Leaf Succulent

The Jade Plant prefers a sunny, warm and dry environment. It is tolerant to drought and semi-shade, but not to waterlogging. It can grow in the shade, but the leaves will grow larger, thinner, and lose their luster, and the distance between the nodes will become longer, affecting the ornamental value of the Jade Plant.

Light requirements: Jade plants like plenty of sunlight, but they need to be properly shaded during high temperatures in summer to prevent exposure to the scorching sun. In winter, they should be moved indoors to the sunlight to keep their leaves green.

Growth temperature: The suitable growth temperature for Jade Plant is between 15-25℃. The plant is not very cold-resistant and is easily affected by frost when the temperature is below 5℃. The wintering temperature should be above 10℃.

How to grow Jade Leaf Succulent

The cultivation of Jade Plant requires the use of well-drained and breathable soil. The flowerpot can be a purple clay pot with good air permeability. During the maintenance process, let it fully receive sunlight and ensure that the ambient temperature is between 15~25℃. Water it appropriately during the growing period to ensure that there is no water accumulation in the potting soil, and apply decomposed liquid fertilizer once every half a month.

Watering of Jade Plant: Jade Plant can be watered moderately from spring to autumn, but there should be no water accumulation in the pot. In the hot summer, you can spray water around the plant to increase the air humidity. In winter, control watering to keep the potting soil slightly dry.

Fertilization of Jade Plant: During the growing season, Jade Plant needs to be fertilized with a thin liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen once every half a month. When the growth of Jade Plant is too weak, add liquid fertilizer containing potassium. The fertilizer for Jade Plant should not be too concentrated, and fertilization should be stopped in winter.

Pruning of Jade Plant: Jade Plant has strong growth ability, and branches such as cluster branches, crossed branches, inward branches, and parallel branches can all be pruned. If you are a beginner in cultivation, try to keep the shape of the crown in different edge triangles to make it stable and durable.

Jade Leaf Succulent Cuttings: Jade Leaf Succulent Succulents are propagated by cuttings. The cuttings should be 8-12 cm long and strong. Remove the bottom leaves and dry the wounds. After processing, dip in rooting powder and insert into the sand bed. Water after insertion and ensure good ventilation. It will take root in about half a month. After the root system grows stably, transplant it into the potting soil.

Precautions for caring for Jade Leaf Succulent

Charcoal maggot disease often occurs during the growth period of Jade Plant. This disease is very harmful and it is necessary to spray Bujin wettable powder for prevention and treatment. Therefore, in a high temperature and high humidity environment, windows must be opened immediately to increase ventilation and reduce the reproduction of pathogens and pests and diseases.