How to Grow a Jade Lotus? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Cultivation Methods

Jade Lotus, also known as Jade Fish Lotus, should not be mistaken for something related to fish because of its name. In fact, Jade Lotus is a succulent plant native to South Africa, and it is now one of the more common potted succulents in our daily lives, very suitable as an indoor potted plant placed on a hall stand or desk, with elegant colors and unusual leaf shapes, just like a finely crafted work of art. Today, Qinnong Web brings you the cultivation methods for Jade Lotus. Friends who are interested may as well take a look.

I. Cultivation Methods for Jade Lotus

1. Soil

Jade Lotus also has the strong vitality characteristic of most succulents, so it does not have high requirements for soil. As long as the growing medium has good air permeability, it is fine. You can use peat mixed with perlite and add an appropriate amount of pumice. The topsoil can be covered with a layer of relatively large-grained river sand.

2. Light

Jade Lotus's demand for light is also the same as that of most succulents. Jade Lotus also likes an environment with ample sunlight and is suitable for growing in a warm environment. This succulent is shade-tolerant, so it does not need that much light. However, if it is placed in an environment lacking light for a long time, the plant will become deformed and its appearance will be affected. In summer, it should be placed in a cool indoor place. After winter begins, it should be placed in a place with better sunlight, such as a balcony or a windowsill.

3. Temperature

Jade Lotus itself belongs to tropical plants. It is relatively drought-tolerant but not tolerant of high temperatures or cold. The most suitable growing temperature is between 10-25°C. Therefore, attention should be paid to keeping it warm in winter. In addition to bringing it indoors in time, northern winters have heating, which can ensure normal growth of Jade Lotus. In southern winters, if the temperature difference between day and night is large, certain warming measures need to be given at night.

4. Water

Jade Lotus has different water requirements in different seasons. When temperatures are high in summer, special attention should be paid to controlling the amount of watering. Since summer is the dormant period for Jade Lotus, water must absolutely not accumulate, otherwise it can easily cause root rot. You can supply water by spraying the leaves, preferably in a mist form rather than a stream of water. In spring and autumn, just water generously. During the growing period, Jade Lotus can drink a lot; when short of water, the leaves will become wrinkled. It grows very quickly, so a flower vessel with a relatively large flat surface can be used for cultivation. In winter, when the temperature is low, the respiration and growth of Jade Lotus enter a very slow stage, so watering should be appropriately reduced at this time.

5. Fertilizing

Jade Lotus is suitable for being watered with clean water or a diluted fertilizer solution. It cannot be directly given raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer. Jade Lotus itself is not tolerant of raw or concentrated fertilizer, and it is easy to cause fertilizer damage. You can also use a small pot containing fertilizer liquid to spray fertilizer on the leaf surface. During the growing period, it should be top-dressed once every half month.

II. Key Points for Growing Jade Lotus in Summer

When talking about the key points for growing Jade Lotus, a special period must be mentioned——summer. Most plants grow fastest in the period before summer sunlight, but Jade Lotus does not. Summer is the dormant period for Jade Lotus. If it is not cared for properly during this period, Jade Lotus may very likely die. So how can Jade Lotus safely pass the summer? Qinnong Web has summarized the following key points for everyone:

1. When using soil or other growing media to plant Jade Lotus, note that the growing medium must have high air permeability and also a certain degree of water retention.

2. Summer sunlight is strong, so avoid direct sunlight on Jade Lotus. In summer, you can choose to move Jade Lotus to a ventilated shaded place.

3. In terms of water supply, first of all, it should be combined with the local climate. Do not give water on cloudy and rainy summer days, and do not supply a large amount of water at ordinary times. It has already been mentioned above that in summer, water can be supplied by spraying.

4. In summer, do not pursue whether Jade Lotus looks good or bad. Do not fertilize Jade Lotus at this time to supplement nutrients, and do not prune excessively. As long as it stays alive, that is enough.

The above is the introduction brought to you by Qinnong Web about the cultivation methods for Jade Lotus, as well as the key points for caring for Jade Lotus in summer. We hope it can bring some help to fellow flower lovers. The key point in Jade Lotus care lies in summer care. It is also very normal for leaves to wilt in summer, so do not take excessive measures.