jade plant
Crassula ovata
Overview
The Jade Plant is an amazing species native to South Africa. This small, slow-growing succulent grows sprouts of thick, energy-storing, glossy green leaves that form into a single-stemmed, rounded plant. It's also known as a money tree due to its popularity in bringing good luck and wealth. It is fairly low-maintenance as it is drought tolerant and grows in all types of light. It does need occasional trimming for looking bushy. It is great for all kinds of garden styles ranging from modern, eclectic, and traditional. The Jade Plant is sure to add lush happiness to any home or garden with its amazing vibrant life!
Care Guide
Watering
Since they are drought-tolerant, jade plants do not need regular watering, and overwatering may cause root rot. Watering should be done when the soil is entirely dry, which might be every two to four weeks depending on the environment and other circumstances. It is critical to provide enough water to thoroughly wet the soil without allowing it to get waterlogged. Because jade plants are sensitive to mineral buildup and hard water, watering them with distilled or rainwater or letting tap water soak for 24 hours is preferable. Watering should be done once a month in the winter when the plant is dormant and once a week or more in the summer when it is actively growing.
Light
Crassula ovata thrives in bright, indirect light, but direct sunlight may burn its leaves. Jade plants need at least 4 hours of bright, indirect light daily to be healthy and not get leggy. Rotate jade plants to maintain a balanced light exposure. Keep growing lights at a safe distance from plants. Jade plants need light from 12–18 inches away to avoid straining. It may benefit from more direct sunlight outdoors in the summer. To prevent sunburn, kids should gradually adjust to the brighter light. Due to fewer winter days, jade plants may need more light to flourish and prevent straining.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 11-12.
Pruning
When the plant is actively developing, prune it in the spring or summer. Before using the scissors or pruning shears, ensure they are clean, sharp, and sterilized. To encourage fuller, bushier growth, prune away any diseased, broken, or withered branches and pinch off the very ends of the stems. Trash back lanky growth to a point immediately above a node to get a larger, more compact plant. If the plant has outgrown its container, repot it, prune the roots if needed, and ensure it has enough water.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Aphids, adelgids, Fungal leaf spot, Mealybugs, Root rot, Drought resistant .
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