How to care for Jade Leaf Bonsai and what to pay attention to

Feng Shui meaning of Jade Leaf Bonsai

The leaves of the Jade Plant bonsai are as green as jade, and its branches and stems are generally light green or dark red. It is very ornamental, rich and beautiful, and in Feng Shui it generally means attracting wealth and prosperity.

Maintenance methods of Jade Leaf Bonsai

1. When caring for the Jade Plant bonsai, it is best to place it on a windowsill, balcony, etc. It can be properly shaded during the high temperatures in summer to prevent it from being exposed to the scorching sun. In winter, place it in a sunny place indoors, and the temperature should be controlled above 10 degrees.

2. During the maintenance of the Jade Leaf bonsai, generally do not water it too much. In spring and autumn, it is best to wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering it thoroughly. No water accumulation should occur. In summer, watering should be controlled and you can spray water on the leaves. In winter, it is better to keep the soil in the pot slightly dry. In addition, apply a thin liquid fertilizer to the plant every 15-20 days.

Jade leaf bonsai yellow leaves

If the yellowing of the Jade Plant bonsai is caused by lack of sunlight, move it to a place with sufficient light. If it is caused by not changing the soil for a long time, replace it with new breathable and fertile soil. Too frequent watering will cause its leaves to turn yellow, so move it to a ventilated place to dry the soil, then stop watering for a while and wait for it to recover.

Jade leaf bonsai falling leaves

If the Jade Plant bonsai loses leaves due to lack of water in summer, you can increase the frequency appropriately, but strengthen ventilation to avoid necrosis caused by excessive humidity; the plant will also lose leaves in winter when the temperature is low, so you need to pay attention to controlling the temperature and watering according to the dryness and wetness of the soil.

Precautions for the management of Jade Plants

For the management of Jade Plant bonsai, repotting should be done every 2-3 years in spring. The potting soil can be fertile and well-drained soil. When repotting, the plant needs to be heavily pruned, weak branches removed, roots trimmed, 1/2 to 1/3 of the original soil removed, and then replanted with soil.