Jade plants make excellent houseplants, their sturdy, thick, fleshy leaves and a striking tree-like form add charm to indoor spaces. Symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, Jade plants are adaptable and low maintenance. With a preference for bright, indirect light and infrequent watering, Jade plants bring a touch of natural elegance to any space, embodying resilience and enduring beauty.
Full Sunlight
South-facing windows would be a perfect spot in your home to give your Jade at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Sunlight helps promote Jade’s vibrant green color.
Frequent Watering
Watering needs for Jades change throughout the year as the plant grows actively during the spring and summer and is usually dormant in the wintertime. It is important to pay attention to the needs of the plant because overwatering can be the fastest way to kill your Jade. In their native climate, these plants are used to receiving heavy watering followed by a drought. So, if it gets overwatered it can often make the plant susceptible to root rot. Give the plant more waterings in the summer because of their growing activities and the warmer temperatures. Be sure to keep the soil moist but not too wet, water again when the soil begins to dry. Reduce your watering to once a month in the winter as the plant typically goes dormant. Another watering option is placing the jade plant into a saucer of water to water the plant from underneath. Just don’t let your plant sit in water too long.
Well-Draining
Jades are in the succulent family, so they love a well-draining neutral or slightly acidic soil that’s developed for cacti or succulents. Fertilize sparingly, it is recommended to only fertilize when they start growing once again, typically in the summertime.
Average Humidity
Jade plants can be sensitive to temperature, if too warm they will drop their lower leaves and go into dormancy. If they are too cold, then they will not grow. Temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit will result in death.
Winter Dormancy, Toxic to pets
Leaves can turn red when they are exposed to a lot of sun, it is not harmful to them. Redness can also happen when the plant is stressed from lack of nutrients, water or temperature change. It can be difficult to diagnose but try to resolve sunlight last if you do not like the red leaves.
