How to grow a jade plant (Crassula ovata) well? A detailed guide to cultivation methods
The jade plant is a succulent that is relatively easy to grow, and it is also a plant that is very easy to shape into a small tree with the posture of an ancient tree, so many gardening enthusiasts grow jade plants at home, and through their own shaping, they eventually grow into the appearance they like, which is truly a wonderful idea.
The jade plant is also called wintergreen, fleshy ever-green, and bean-petal palm. Although the editor thinks it is not difficult to grow, for many enthusiasts who are new to it, there is still some difficulty. For example, some enthusiasts will find after growing it for a while that their jade plant has actually developed root rot! What is going on? Today Hua'er Gu will introduce the cultivation methods of the jade plant to everyone, and see how some more experienced enthusiasts grow their jade plants. Next, let us learn one by one according to some elements of cultivation!
1. Soil element
The jade plant does not have high requirements for soil, but everyone is advised to choose some relatively good soil to grow the jade plant, so that it can continuously and quickly grow into the appearance we want. So what kind of soil is the best? Hua'er Gu suggests that, first, choose some soil with good drainage, because such soil can avoid as much as possible the phenomenon of water accumulation soaking the roots and causing root rot. Second, we can consider choosing some relatively fertile sandy loam or leaf mold, or we can use one part garden soil plus one part peat soil to grow the jade plant, which can also maintain good fertility elements.
2. Water element
The growth of the jade plant cannot be separated from a reasonable supply of water. The growth of the jade plant does not like too much water. Once there is excessive water, water accumulation will occur and cause the root tendrils to rot. On the contrary, the jade plant is slightly drought-tolerant, but in order for the jade plant to be in the best growth state, it is not recommended to let it remain in a state of long-term water shortage. We can water according to the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet. With regular watering, the jade plant can grow better.
3. Temperature element
Temperature is also crucial to the growth of the jade plant. Low temperatures easily cause frostbite, and high temperatures easily cause scorching. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will cause stagnation of growth. Therefore, we need to pay attention to temperature control. Its best growth temperature range is between 15~30°C. If we control the temperature within the above range as much as possible, we can best help its growth.
4. Light element
Sufficient light also plays the finishing touch for the growth of the jade plant. However, in summer or when the sunlight is relatively strong, shade maintenance is also needed to avoid strong light scorching the leaves. In winter or when there is relatively little sunlight, it can be placed on a south-facing balcony with relatively abundant light for maintenance, so that it can fully absorb scattered light and help it complete the necessary photosynthesis.
5. Nutrient element
Nutrients are crucial to the growth of any plant. But after we choose fertile soil, the jade plant basically rarely needs nutrients supplemented through artificial fertilization. If artificial nutrient supplementation is needed, then the soil must be relatively poor, or we find that its leaves remain yellow for a long time, and we can appropriately add some compound fertilizer or homemade fertilizer liquid. But we need to be clear that fertilization must be done in small amounts at a time. It is better to fertilize multiple times than to avoid excessive fertilization at one time. Excessive fertilization is also one of the common causes of root rot.
The above is the cultivation method of the jade plant introduced to you by Hua'er Gu. Through the above introduction, we already know how to grow the jade plant, right? If you also like growing flowers, then follow Hua'er Gu! If you also like the jade plant, then leave a message and share the cultivation techniques of the jade plant with us, and let us improve together!