What to Do When a Succulent Isuzu Jade Plant Cracks? Solutions Included

Isuzu jade (Frithia pulchra) is a variety of succulent plant with a unique shape, especially resembling a baby's toes, making it very cute and deeply loved by everyone. However, it is not as easy to grow as other succulents, and cracking often occurs, possibly due to waterlogging, excessive sun exposure, or temperatures that are too low. Today let's learn about solutions for cracking during the care of Isuzu jade.

1. Solutions for cracking during the care of Isuzu jade

1. Improper lighting causes Isuzu jade to crack

Although the succulent Isuzu jade grows well in places with sufficient light, it cannot withstand the scorching sun in summer. Too much sun exposure will cause it to crack and its surface to burn.

Solution: Therefore, lighting should also be determined according to the season. In summer, choose to move it outdoors for sunbathing before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., and remember to move it indoors at noon to prevent sunburn. In spring, autumn, and winter, about 3 hours of light per day is enough. If it stays cloudy and rainy, you can use artificial light. The harm of insufficient light is very great, as it will affect the color and shape of the whole plant, making it unattractive, and over time it will die.

2. Unsuitable potting soil causes Isuzu jade to crack

For other succulents, the soil requirements are not very high, and they generally grow well. But if Isuzu jade has poor soil aeration and poor drainage, cracking will occur.

Solution: You can prepare soil, such as mixing peat and perlite, to ensure its fertility and water permeability. Similarly, choose a suitable small ceramic pot or tile pot, rather than a plastic pot with poor aeration.

3. Improper watering causes Isuzu jade to crack

Watering is relatively difficult to control. Generally, both too much and too little can cause Isuzu jade to crack and become unattractive.

Solution: When the potting soil is on the dry side and the leaves are wilting, water thoroughly. In summer, reduce the frequency of watering and choose to spray the leaves. When the potting soil is moist, do not water. Remember not to pour water from above in the afternoon; instead, water slowly along the edge of the pot to avoid too much water accumulation. To prevent cracking, you can add a few granules of compound fertilizer when watering; this preventive effect is quite good.

2. How to grow Isuzu jade well?

1. Prepare the potting soil

Generally, use river sand, perlite, orchid stone, etc. to prepare the soil and ensure its fertility; only then can Isuzu jade grow well.

Choose a pot of suitable size. The depth should not be too deep. You can decide the shape yourself. If the material is ceramic, it is both attractive and can protect against rain.

2. Planting

Do not water within one week after planting. Place it on the balcony to get sun. Only after one week can you water it a little. Be careful not to get water on the plant when watering, to prevent the leaves from rotting. Wait until new leaf buds appear; only then does it mean it has not suffered from “acclimation problems”.

3. Lighting

In summer, protect it from the sun; in winter, appropriately increase light. Only with sufficient light can it grow well and flourish.

4. Watering

Judge whether watering is needed based on the wrinkling of the outer skin of Isuzu jade. Generally, when wrinkles appear, it is time to water. Water thoroughly at one time and pour slowly to prevent water accumulation and root rot.

5. Disease prevention

If it is placed for a long time in an unventilated and dark environment, it is very prone to pest and disease attacks, so pay attention to environmental hygiene and prevent problems in advance. If they have already occurred, treat them promptly.

In summary, although Isuzu jade is not as easy to grow as other succulent plants, its peculiar appearance always attracts people to care for it. As long as you pay attention to the details introduced above, I believe cracking will not occur.