How to cultivate Jade Butterfly Succulent

Jade butterfly succulent growing conditions

Jade Butterfly Succulent likes plenty of sunlight, and the growing environment needs to ensure sufficient light. It needs to be shaded at noon in summer. Usually, the plant can be planted in moist soil and placed in a bright and ventilated place for 1 to 2 weeks, gradually increasing the light. Wait until the leaves at the bottom of the plant age and new leaves grow, then it can be maintained normally.

How to grow Jade Butterfly Succulent

The two commonly used propagation methods for Jade Butterfly Succulent are branch cuttings and leaf cuttings. They have a higher success rate and are relatively simple and convenient to operate. The survival rate of leaf cuttings is still not as high as that of branch cuttings. When cutting branches, you can cut the top and plant them. Generally, do not water them within one month.

Watering Jade Butterfly Succulent

When watering the Jade Butterfly Succulent, be careful not to leave water inside the leaves, otherwise it will easily rot. The water supply needs to be increased during the growing period. If the leaves become soft, the plant may be dry and needs to be watered in time.

Fertilizing Jade Butterfly Succulent

Generally, you need to add base fertilizer to the pot before planting Jade Butterfly Succulent, and then add a little thin fertilizer every month during the growing period.

Jade butterfly succulent disease and pest control

When the temperature is high and ventilation is poor, scale insects will grow on the leaves of the Jade Butterfly Succulent. In addition, it may also suffer from black rot, rust and leaf spot diseases, all of which will harm the growth of the plant, so once discovered, it should be sprayed with pesticides in time for prevention and control.

How to grow Jade Butterfly Succulent at home

1. When growing Jade Butterfly Succulent at home, it is not suitable to use clay for cultivation. The soil requires good air permeability and the temperature must be kept between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. It should be given sufficient light at ordinary times and shaded in summer to ensure that the soil is moist and avoid water accumulation.

2. The temperature is relatively low in winter, so the Jade Butterfly Succulent needs to be placed in a ventilated and bright place indoors for maintenance in time, providing sufficient light, and timely repotting and changing the soil to promote the continuous growth of branches and leaves.

Precautions for caring for Jade Butterfly Succulent

The Jade Butterfly Succulent grows rapidly. After a period of maintenance, the soil becomes compacted, the root absorption of the plant becomes poor, and the growth becomes slow. It is necessary to change the pot in time to meet its growth space. Replacing the soil with loose and fertile soil can enhance the soil's air permeability and facilitate its continued growth.