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. 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.
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.
Soil:
The soil should have a neutral to slightly acidic pH level, and drain well in order to prevent excessive moisture from accumulating and leading to fungal growth.
Water:
During the spring and summer, jade plants should be watered often so that their soil is moist but not wet. Reduce your watering to once monthly in the winter.
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 for any prolonged period of time.
Fertilizer:
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.
Propagating Jade Plant:
New plants can be easily propagated from a single leaf or cutting taken from a mother plant,
1-Start by taking a cutting that is at least two to three inches in length.
2-Allow the cutting to sit for several days in a warm, dry place.
3-Dip the wound of the cutting in a rooting hormone powder.
4-Dip the wound of the cutting in a rooting hormone powder.
5-Plant the cut end of the stem in a pot containing a mixture of half soil, half vermiculite (or perlite).
6- Water sparingly, just until the potting mixture is damp. Your cutting should take root in a few weeks, at which point you can begin to care for the cutting as you would a normal jade plant.
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
