agriculture review

How To Care For Jade Plant

by aditya abhishek

Also known as friendship plant is a popular succulent houseplant which is native to native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique.

introduction

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Warm and humid tropical to sub-tropical climate is good for growing jade plant. Avoid growing them in freezing climate. 

climate

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Jade plant love well drained sandy soil that is not so rich in organic matter and is slightly acidic. You can also use succulent potting mix. 

soil & potting mix

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Brigh indirect to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours daily is essential for good growth of jade plant. Avoid keeping in low light. 

sunlight

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Let the soil dry before watering, and avoid overwatering or waterlogging in the pot. Only water when top layer of soil becomes completely dry. 

watering

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Once after every 60 to 90 days you can add a handful of neem cake fertilizer or leaf compost. They are not heavy feeders.

fertilizers

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You can start propagating jade plant by taking stem cuttings and planting them in soil or water in spring season. 

propagation

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In the world there are over 1400 types of jade plant. Popular ones are Silver dollar jade, Blue bird money plant, Variegated gollum jade, etc. 

types

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