While your plant is outside, spray it down to clean off any accumulated dust. Inspect the plant including the undersides of leaves for aphids, scale, spider mites, and mealybugs, which can be removed by wiping the plant with a paper towel sprayed with rubbing alcohol.
Crassula ovata develops into a durable shrubby tree that makes a great companion for cactuses and other succulents. It is also sold as Crassula argentea and Crassula portulacea.
Crassula atropurpurea arborescens has flattened silvery blue leaves with a red margin. It can grow to 6 feet tall and needs the same type of care as common jade plant. Crassula ovata 'Variegata' grows just like common jade, but has creamy white variegated leaves.
Search by Plant Name. Credit: Marty Baldwin. Save Pin FB More. Colorful Combinations This popular indoor plant is primarily grown for its lustrous green leaves. Related Items Common jade plant Crassula ovata. Common jade plant. Silver jade Crassula atropurpurea arborescens. Silver jade. Especially if the soil you used to repot it with was already moist, any extra water could have led to root rot.
Water should run out the bottom of the pot, and you can let the plant sit in the excess water for a little while to soak it up. Once it stops soaking up water, be sure to dump out the excess. Then, allow the plant to dry out quite a bit before watering again. I would recommend taking a couple leaves and laying them on top of dry soil. They should produce roots soon enough and will then begin to grow into new plants. My Jade plant is getting so big I have to stake the stems to keep them from falling over and maybe breaking off.
Is it possible to trim some of the stems back and will new growth appear in time - or will plant die???? My indoor jade plants have a tendency to get a bit spindly and top heavy causing them to droop from the weight. I suggest you trim them back a bit and that encourages the main trunks and branches to get thicker and stronger. Use the cuttings to start new jade plants. Greetings, Your article covers many topics and it is mostly to the point, though it is kind of thorough approach but an accurate one.
You should include one or two paragraphs of toxicity of jade plants like, is crassula family toxic to pets or human? Thanks for reading my comment. Hi, I have a multi stem jade which is maybe 40 years old. It has survived moves and several near deaths. Recently it has looked very vigorous, but today two of the major stems have fallen sideways.
I did water it recently and that may be the problem. I did turn it to get more even sun. Are the stems likely to go back up to the previous positions or should I try to support the stems? Once supported, they may be able to re-solidify and hold themselves upright. Jade are one of the, if not the, most drought tolerant non-cactus succulent species. I personally consider it the most drought tolerant. You should never have moist soil.
They can go a very long time without water. If you have a very large jade with a thick trunk, they should not be watered at all in the winter in cooler climates as they go dormant. I have three jade bonsai that stand 3' tall each. I do not water any of them for 6 months out of the year, from fall until spring when the growing season begins. One I didn't water for 9 months.
It wasn't even in soil. Again, the leaves are wrinkled but absolutely nothing has died. None of these cuttings have roots. I do not know where you got the watering information from but I cannot stress how incorrect it is. If you read literally any other article in books or online, it will tell you to not let your jade soil be moist. Skip to main content. You are here Gardening » Growing Guides.
By The Editors. Jade can make a great houseplant, especially in a classic terracotta pot. How to Plant Jade Plants Choose a wide and sturdy pot with a moderate depth, as jade plants have a tendency to grow top-heavy and fall over.
Use a soil that will drain thoroughly, as excessive moisture may promote fungal diseases like root rot. An all-purpose potting mix will work, though you will want to mix in additional perlite to improve drainage.
A ratio of potting mix to perlite is great. Alternatively, use a pre-made succulent or cacti potting mix. Waiting anywhere from several days to a week before watering lets the roots settle and recover from any damage. How to Start a Jade Plant from a Leaf or Stem Cutting As a succulent, jade plants are very easy to start from single leaves or cuttings. An ideal stem cutting would be 2—3 inches in length and have at least two pairs of leaves.
Once you have your leaf or cutting, allow it to sit for several days in a warm place; a callous will form over the cut area, helping to prevent rot and encourage rooting.
Gather your pot and a well-draining potting mix. Use soil that is slightly moist, but not wet. Take the leaf and lay it on top of the soil horizontally, covering the cut end with some of the soil. Place the pot in a warm place with bright, indirect light. Do not water. After a week or two, the leaf or cutting will start sending out roots. A week or so after that, give the plant a gentle poke or tug to see if it has rooted itself in place.
Once the plant seems to be firmly rooted, water it deeply and carefully. Use something like a turkey baster to gently water the plant without disturbing the roots too much.
Let the soil dry out between waterings and keep the plant out of intense direct sunlight until it is well established. How to Care for Jade Plants Lighting Jade plants should receive at least 6 hours of bright light each day. Young plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight; large, well-established jade plants can handle more direct sunlight.
Kitchens and offices with a south-facing window are typically great spots with just enough light, as are western-facing windows. Jade plants that are kept in low light can become leggy and top heavy, which makes them susceptible to damage if they fall over or become unable to support their own branches! During the winter months, move jade plants away from cold windows and keep them out of drafty areas. If exposed to cold temps, jade plants may drop their leaves. Watering Watering jade plants correctly is very important!
Improper watering is the number one issue that most people experience with their jade plants. In the spring and summer , when the plant is actively growing, it will require more water than at other times of the year. Water jade plants deeply meaning that the soil gets sufficiently moistened throughout—not just at the surface then wait until the soil has mostly dried out before you water it again.
This means that you could end up watering it once a week or once a month—it depends entirely on how quickly the soil dries out in the environment where you keep your plant. Although fertilizing just before the growing season is healthy, fertilizing when the plant is dormant will actually cause more damage than good.
The combination of shorter days and infrequent watering will help encourage bloom. As mentioned above, it is rare that an indoor jade plant will bloom. If you have your jade plant outdoors, then it should be in a brightly lit place in the garden where it can get a lot of sunlight. Typically, if you live in an area that is cold, then your jade plant will not bloom. It needs to be in a living condition that mimics its natural habitat. Jade plants are native to South Africa and Mozambique, meaning they are used to extreme temperatures and little rainfall.
If you live in a cold area of the world, then your jade plant will never be able to fully thrive. As mentioned above, jade plants are native to South Africa, meaning they thrive in hot climates. As jade plants bloom in late winter or early spring, you should be keeping your plant in a climate of 60 degrees F.
This will help prompt the buds to appear. A jade plant should never be exposed to freezing temperatures. Finally, and most importantly, sunlight will make a jade plant flower!
Typically a jade plant enjoys 4 — 6 hours of sunlight a day. This is why it is so difficult to make an indoor jade plant flower. Make sure your outdoor jade plant is placed somewhere that gets sunlight for the most part of the day.
If your jade plant blooms then you have found the perfect location! I have a lot of indoor jade plants that are healthy and beautiful but I have never gotten them to flower. I also make sure that I water less frequently in the winter months and keep it at a controlled temperature. I hope you have enjoyed reading this article and are now well informed on whether or not a jade plant blooms! We have touched upon many factors that will affect how often jade plants flower and I have given guidance on how to make a jade plant bloom.
These being:. I also talked about when jade plants bloom, and this is in the late winter or early spring.
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