A Detailed Guide to the Latest Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Jade Plant
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a potted plant with a rather unusual leaf shape, but many details need attention when planting it, which causes many flower growers to frequently run into problems during cultivation. So what should be noted when planting jade plant? Let's take a look together with the editor below, especially some precautions that everyone should pay attention to when planting.
1. Seed treatment
Due to the particular growth characteristics of jade plant, many growers choose to propagate it by cuttings, so how should its seeds be cultivated? Before sowing, first soak the jade plant seeds in warm water for 3-5 hours, so that the dried seeds are awakened by the moisture. The soil for sowing is best placed in a temperature-controlled box, so that the temperature can be effectively controlled; the soil must be completely crushed, with no clumps or debris present. Place the seeds about 3 cm into the soil, then water with a small amount of water and nutrient solution; you can also mix a certain amount of organic fertilizer into the soil in advance. Keep the temperature at around 25°.
2. Seedling management
In order to better cultivate jade plant, it is recommended that flower growers build a greenhouse and use potted cultivation. The pots selected should be 30-40 cm in diameter and about 15-20 cm in height. Once the seedlings reach about 5 cm after sowing, they can be transplanted; after transplanting, keep a spacing of about 20 cm between pots. When transplanting the seedlings, mix a small amount of water and nutrients such as bone meal and place them together in the soil; it is best to add a certain amount of biological fertilizer, so that the fertilizer and water needs of the seedlings in the early stage are basically guaranteed. In the early stage, control watering to once every 2-3 days, a small amount each time, and spray watering can also be used.
3. Later-stage management
If no wilting occurs 1-2 weeks after transplanting, it means the transplanting was successful. At this time the jade plant is very fragile, so flower growers need to spend more effort on management. Patrol the greenhouse at least 2 times a day, so that emergencies can be handled in time. During this period, control fertilizing to once every 1-2 weeks, and after each fertilizing you can water once. The fertilizer type can be nutrient solution or organic chemical fertilizer, gradually increasing from about 10 grams, with a maximum of no more than 20 grams. Each time you fertilize, place the fertilizer in the soil to make it easier for the jade plant to absorb.
4. Precautions
The first thing to note is temperature; jade plant is extremely intolerant of cold, so the greenhouse temperature should be kept above 10°. Aside from the soil in the pot needing to be slightly moist, the other environmental conditions are best kept relatively dry; excessive humidity will cause jade plant to become deformed. Disease is the area that needs the most attention; since potted cultivation is used, once disease appears, immediately remove and isolate the plant to avoid infection.
The above is some related information about jade plant cultivation. At present, jade plant is still very popular in cities, and the price also offers considerable profit. Flower growers can cultivate a batch of jade plant well; for more related information, you can follow our website.