Product Description:
Jade plant care is easy and simple. Many people enjoy growing jade plants in their homes and offices, and they are considered to be symbols of good luck. so are often given as housewarming gifts. Because they’re typically only grown indoors, they can be brought home or started at any time. The jade plant is a popular succulent houseplant with fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and thick, woody stems that resemble tiny tree trunks. With just a bit of care, it can grow to be between 3 and 6 feet tall, but it does so slowly, growing about 2 inches a year. The most important factors to consider when growing jade houseplants is water, light, temperature, and fertilizer.
Light:
Jade plants love light and young plants especially should be exposed to bright, indirect sunlight in order to thrive. Jade plants young and old should receive at least four to six hours of sunlight daily, but keep the plant safe from direct rays.
Soil:
Jade plants need good drainage to prevent root rot. They will tolerate native soils that are rocky or sandy. Jade plants prefer a neutral to slightly acidic soil pH, but are tolerant of different pH levels.
Water:
During the spring and summer, jade plants should be watered often so that their soil is moist but not wet (just make sure their drainage is immaculate). Reduce your watering to once monthly in the winter.
Fertilizer:
Many people underfeed their succulents during their growing season. For the most successful jade plant, feed it with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the season or weekly with a weak liquid solution. Use a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer at one-quarter strength on mature plants, and a fertilizer with less nitrogen on young plants.
Temperature and Humidity:
Jade plants prefer average household temperatures ranging from 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. At night and in the winter, jade plants can handle a cooler environment, down to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, though they should never be kept in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Propagating Jade Plant:
The jade plant is well-known for its ease of propagation and new plants can be easily propagated from a single leaf or cutting taken from a mother plant, giving you the opportunity to drastically increase your collection with ease. The best time to propagate jade plants is during the summer when they’re most likely to receive ample sunlight and humidity
Start by taking a cutting that is at least two to three inches in length. It should be taken from a healthy, mature plant that is free from disease.
Potting and Repotting Jade Plants
Repotting your jade plant frequently isn’t necessary and can typically be done every two to three years for smaller plants, and every four to five years for larger ones. Generally, a 4-inch or 6-inch pot works just fine for moderately-sized jade plants.
Pruning:
Remove yellow or dying leaves, and plant debris to encourage better-growing conditions. While pruning, always use clean utensils or shears to reduce the chance of bacterial and fungal diseases.
