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Growing Jade plants

By US Desk
17 February, 2023

You do not need to be lucky to learn how to care and maintain jade plant....

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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. You do not need to be lucky to learn how to care and maintain jade plant.

The most important factors to consider when growing jade houseplants is water, light, temperature and fertiliser.

Growing Jade plants


Watering

One of the most important things when you care for jade plants is to make sure that they are watered properly. Never let a jade plant dry out completely. Also, do not water a jade plant too often, as this can cause root rot.

Also, don’t water your jade plant on a schedule. Rather, water your jade plant when the top of soil is just dry to the touch.

If your jade plant is losing leaves or has leaf spots, it means that the plant is not getting enough water.

Growing Jade plants


Sunlight requirement

Another important aspect of the care and maintenance of jade plants is how much sunlight they receive. They need full sun in order to grow properly. If they do not have that, they may become stunted and leggy.

Proper temperature

Jade plant care instructions say that jade plants do best in day time temperatures of 18-24 degrees Celsius during the day and 10-13 degrees Celsius at night. That being said, if they get lots of sunlight, they will do fine in temperatures that are higher than this.

Growing Jade plants

Fertilising

For proper jade plant care, fertilise your jade plant once every six months. Use a balanced water-soluble fertiliser. An important thing to keep in mind is that you should water your jade plant in the regular way and then water it with the fertiliser water. Never fertilize your jade plant when the soil is dry, as this will damage the roots.