What to do if the Jade Butterfly has black rot

Jade butterfly black rot - soil problems

If the soil is not breathable enough, it can easily lead to black rot of the jade butterfly. When growing succulents, loose and breathable soil is needed. If the planting material is too fine, the soil will be airtight and easily become compacted. A single substrate is also prone to compaction, so when the temperature is high and the humidity is high, the jade butterfly plant is prone to black rot.

When choosing soil, you need to use loose and breathable soil. It is best to mix several substrates to increase permeability and drainage.

Jade butterfly black rot - too much watering

Watering seems to be a difficult point in growing succulents, and the same is true for Jade Butterfly Plant. If watered improperly, it will cause black rot.

Specifically, in the summer, watering at high temperatures or too much watering can cause black rot.

If you want to water in the summer, you can water at night, and it is best not to water in rainy weather to avoid water accumulation in the soil.

Jade butterfly black rot - pests and diseases

Pests and diseases, such as scale insects, are a very troublesome problem for jade butterflies, because they not only suck sap, but may also cause black rot. However, scale insects themselves are a relatively difficult pest to deal with because drugs are generally difficult to be effective against them. Therefore, when raising jade butterflies, it is best to discover problems in the early stages of disease and insect pests so that they can be prevented and controlled in time.

Jade butterfly black rot——physiological black rot

Sometimes, the jade butterfly will also experience physiological black rot, which is generally not fatal. It may cause the plant to be pressed down, the lower end of the stem to become slender, and lose the ability to support itself.