Can a Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) Be Kept in the Bedroom? A Full Guide to Placement Precautions

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

This flower is very popular among plant growers, is well suited to being grown as a potted plant, can be pruned often without harm, is not very demanding about soil, and grows very quickly. Many people want to know whether it can be kept in the bedroom, so let's find out together!

1. Can it be placed in the bedroom?

The answer is that it is best not to. It contains a toxic substance that is harmful to us, so it is best not to put it in the bedroom. Its stems and leaves also contain a very irritating sap; contact with the skin is bad and causes redness, swelling and itchiness, and if it gets into the eyes it can very likely cause blindness, so do not place it in areas where small children can easily reach it. If you want to grow it at home, placing it in a bright, high spot is better: it benefits its growth and poses no hidden risks.

It likes plenty of light. Although it can also grow in shady areas, too much shade is not good for its growth. Generally speaking, bedrooms do not get particularly abundant light, so it is best not to keep it in the bedroom.

2. How to care for it

1. Watering

During its growing period, you only need to keep the soil in the pot moist. There is no need to water too much; water again after the soil dries out, as too much standing water easily causes root rot. In summer, do not let the soil get too dry, otherwise it easily drops its leaves. It does not need much fertilizer; applying a very dilute fertilizer just once or twice a year is enough, and this is generally concentrated during its growing season.

2. Light

Spring and autumn are the times when it grows best, and the surrounding temperature should be kept at 20 to 30 degrees. In summer, when the weather is hot, protective measures must be taken: shade it and do not let direct sunlight hit it, because if the temperature is above 38 degrees its growth will slow down. In winter, place it in a bright spot, preferably by a sunny window indoors, at a temperature of 7 to 10 degrees. If the temperature is lower than zero degrees, it will very likely freeze to death.

3. Water and fertilizer

During its growing period, give it water every two or three days, but do not let water accumulate. In summer it needs ventilation, otherwise it will drop leaves. In winter, reduce the amount of water and keep the soil dry. During the growing period, fertilizer should also be added, generally two to three times a month, using rotted liquid fertilizer. To keep its shape looking good, both water and fertilizer must be controlled, otherwise it will grow leggy.