The jade plant kindly known as the friendship tree, lucky plant, or even the money tree, is famous low-maintenance and difficult to kill. These plants have long been thought to bring good wealth to their owners. Additionally, these strong succulents can live for a long time. Reputation aside, there are some tips you should know about caring for your plant in order to help it to grow with vigorously.
Growing Conditions for Jade plants
Jade plants should be stay in full sun. They prefer daytime temperatures of 65-75℉ and can allow nighttime temperatures of 50-55℉. Because these plants are native to South Africa, they are able to survive in dusty soils. It is best for these plants to be planted in a large sand that best anchors the short roots. A mix of sand and organic matter that allows for water draining will provide a good growing environment.
How to Care for a Jade Plant
It is critical to make sure these plants have the correct amount of water. They need to be watered more often in the summer and spring, but only monthly in the winter. Water the plant only when the soil is dry to the handle. Overwatering is very dangerous to the plant, so be sure to pour off any excess coming.
Use fertilizer slenderly on jade plants, and only when there are signs of growth. If the plant is not in a growth stage, it will likely not absorb the nutrients well.
Pruning a Jade Plant
As previously mentioned, these plants can grow up to five feet tall and may require some crop to control size. Pruning comes with some risks to the plant, as cut locations become exposed to bacteria. The jade plant will recover best in spring and summer, during periods of active growth. If you do decide to crop your plant, only cut off up to ⅓ of its height and do not cut into the main offshoot.
Are Jade Plants Poisonous?
Jade plants are very fatal to dogs, cats, and horses. Signs that your pet may have ingested the plant are vomiting and depression. This causes their heart rate to slow which results in the inaction. If you think your pet has eaten this plant, seek medical attention now.
To stop your pets from eating your this plant, consider displaying the plant at a height that your pet cannot reach. You can also spray the leaves with a plant-safe deterrent spray that provides a smell that your pets will hate or place it on an unpleasant surface such as aluminum foil . Additionally, make sure your pet has other objects around that will distract them from wanting to play with the jade plant.
Common Jade Plant Problems
Watering a this plant is a elegant balance. If your jade plant is let fall leaves, that is a sign that is probably getting too little water. However, if jade plants are flooding there is a high chance of root rot, which is toxic to the plant.
Mealybugs and spider mites provide other threats to jade plants. Mealybugs will appear as pieces of white cotton and spider mites can be hard to spot at only 1/20th of an inch in length. Mealybugs ingest away at the plant, leaving dents in the leaves. Spider mites drain the fluid from the leaves, causing stain. Both can be detach with alcohol on a cotton ball or swab.
Conclusion:
Jade plant is a symbolize good luck and friendship. It is known as the lucky tree. Humidity and fertilization is basic needs of jade plants. Jade plants are very fatal to animals. The jade plant will recover best in spring and summer.