How should a jade plant be cared for in winter to survive the cold safely?

Nowadays the succulent family has already taken a large share of the market, and because of their wide variety and diverse colors, they are very much loved by people. Whether at flower shops or flower and plant markets, succulents are always on sale. Today we are going to talk about one variety of succulent, the jade plant, and learn about how the jade plant overwinters.

1. How the jade plant overwinters

The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent subshrub of the genus Crassula in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to southern Africa and has been introduced and cultivated in China. The jade plant has thick fleshy leaves, an unusual leaf shape, and sturdy, aged-looking branches, giving it quite the charm of an old tree. It is an excellent plant for indoor display.

The jade plant does not have high light requirements, but it is very afraid of cold. If the temperature is relatively low, its growth will slow down or even stop. The lowest temperature a jade plant can tolerate is around 8°C, so when the temperature is low, we should move it indoors to prevent it from being damaged by the cold. If the indoor temperature is relatively low, we need to take certain measures to keep the jade plant warm, and at the same time be careful not to water it too much, and to ventilate it and give it sunlight often.

2. Key points for growing the jade plant

1. The jade plant is generally potted in a pot with a diameter of 16-28 cm. There are no special requirements for the pot material.

2. During the growing period, the potting soil should be kept moderately moist at all times, but water should not accumulate, so as to avoid root rot.

3. The jade plant is not strict about soil, and a loose, well-draining sandy soil is ideal.

4. The jade plant grows relatively quickly; to keep the plant shape full, do not fertilize too much, and indoors it can go without fertilizing.

5. The jade plant has many pests and diseases; once found, treat them promptly with the appropriate remedy.

6. Propagation of the jade plant is mainly by cuttings from old leaves and young branches, which can be done from early spring to late autumn.

The above are the basic key points for growing the jade plant. In winter, as long as conditions suitable for the jade plant's survival are created, it can also grow well in winter. When summer and autumn come, the jade plant blooms profusely, with corymbs dotting the branches, green and white intermingled, very elegant and unique.