The jade plant has lush green leaves all year round, with large, heart-shaped leaves that are visually appealing and suitable for indoor planting. In addition, the jade plant has the ability to absorb toxins, radiation from electronic devices, and dust in the air. Therefore, the plant helps improve the indoor air quality.
You can place the jade plant on your desk, in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc. The jade plant is very easy to care for and does not require much maintenance.
However, if not properly maintained, the jade plant may become unhealthy. For example, the trunk may shrink, unable to grow, the leaves become smaller and turn yellow.
If you have ever seen jade plants with long climbing vines, lush green leaves, and want your jade plant to be like that, don’t miss this trick.
Choose the right soil for jade plants
The soil is especially important for the development of jade plants. This type of plant prefers loose, rich, and well-draining soil. If the soil is hard, compacted, and lacking in nutrients, the plant will not be able to grow.
When choosing soil for jade plants, you should use the following soil mixture: garden soil: leaf mold: sand = 5:3:2. You can also use clay soil, add sand, add leaf mold, or pumice.
Once you have good soil, there is no reason why the plant will not thrive. You will see faster, larger, and glossier leaves. On the other hand, if the soil is not good, no matter how carefully you care for the plant, it will have difficulty growing and look lifeless.
In addition, you should also pay attention to fertilizing the plant. If you have a fish tank at home, use the water from the tank to water the jade plant when you change the water. The water in the fish tank contains fish waste and other substances, which are beneficial for the plant’s growth.
When the plant is lacking nutrients, you can fertilize it with a diluted cake fertilizer. You can also mix some leaf mold with water and use it for watering, which will be effective in helping the plant grow better.
Other conditions for jade plants to thrive
Lighting is also an important issue to consider when growing jade plants. If the jade plant turns slightly yellow or spots appear on the leaves or the leaves fall off, it may be related to lighting.
If you are growing jade plants in pots indoors, the potting soil should not be too moist. If the soil is excessively moist, it will cause root rot and leaf drop. Therefore, the amount of water for the plant must be controlled.
