How to grow and water Yulu succulent plants

Jade plant is a succulent plant with exquisite size and crystal clear leaves. It has been quite popular among succulent lovers in recent years. Here I will introduce to you the cultivation and watering methods of Jade Plant.

How to grow jade succulents

1. Temperature

The suitable temperature for jade plant growth is 18~22 degrees. It is best to grow it in an environment with warm winter and cool summer. During the high temperature in summer, jade plant will be dormant or semi-dormant, and its growth will be relatively slow or even completely stagnant. In this case, jade plant should be placed in a ventilated, cool and dry place.

2. Lighting

If the light is too strong, the jade plant will grow poorly and the leaves will appear light reddish brown. If the light is strong and direct, it may even burn the leaves. In order for the jade plant to spend the summer safely, you can add a layer of shade net from May to September, and give the jade plant full light from October to April of the following year. The branches and leaves of the jade plant grown under suitable diffuse light are highly transparent, plump, thick and tender.

3. Soil

It is recommended to use about 70% granular soil for Gyokuro, such as volcanic rock, Akadama soil, Kanuma soil, etc. The remaining 30% can be made from nutritious materials, such as leaf mold, peat soil, etc., as well as some organic fertilizers or slow-release fertilizers .

4. Repotting

It is best to repot the jade plant once every spring or autumn to avoid soil acidification, which will cause the roots to age and become hollow. However, if you find that the growth of the jade plant has stagnated and the leaves have shriveled during the growing season, you must repot and tidy up the roots in time, as there is most likely a problem with the roots.

5. Pests and diseases

To prevent insects such as root mealybugs, you can treat the soil with high temperature and bury insecticides in advance before planting jade plants.

How to water jade succulents

Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for Jade Plant. Water it when the soil is dry. In midsummer, be sure to water less to prevent water accumulation in the potting soil, which will cause root rot. Jade dew cannot be exposed to rain.

In winter, watering needs to be controlled. The water demand of jade plant during dormancy or semi-dormancy period is reduced. The minimum temperature at night in winter is around 8℃, and the daytime temperature is above 20℃. Jade plant can grow normally and needs to be watered according to the usual amount of watering, otherwise it will enter a dormant state due to lack of water.

That’s it