How to care for the Silver Queen's twin, the Jade Emperor? A detailed guide to cultivation techniques

The Silver Queen has a very similar plant called the Jade Emperor; the two are extremely alike. The Jade Emperor has a certain overall shape, similar to a bonsai, and we can place it in the living room or study, where its bearing is very elegant. So, do you know how the Jade Emperor is cultivated?

I. Cultivation methods for the Jade Emperor

1. Best propagation time: The Jade Emperor can be propagated in both spring and autumn;

2. Best growing soil: The Jade Emperor likes to grow in loose soil with good drainage;

3. Growing humidity requirements: The Jade Emperor likes warm, humid and rather shady and damp environments, and has a certain tolerance to moisture and drought;

4. Best growing temperature: The best growing temperature for the Jade Emperor is 20-30°C;

5. Best growing light: The Jade Emperor likes warm environments with plenty of sunlight, but overly strong light is not suitable for it; normally it should be given mainly diffused light.

II. Points to note when cultivating the Jade Emperor:

1. Applying fertilizer:

Fertilizing the Jade Emperor is mainly based on nitrogen fertilizer. From June to October, applying acidic liquid fertilizer 2-3 times a month can meet its fertilizer needs. Note that you should apply thin fertilizer frequently; do not be greedy when fertilizing. You can give a small amount of fertilizer at a time and fertilize multiple times. The advantage of doing this is that it can effectively avoid fertilizer damage caused by excessive fertilization. In addition, when fertilizing, do not bury the fertilizer near the root system; keep it as far away from the plant roots as possible to avoid burning the roots.

2. Key points for watering:

Normally, watering should be done just enough to keep the potting soil moist. During the growing season, watering should follow the principle of alternating dry and wet. In summer, when growth is vigorous, water a little more appropriately so that the soil is better kept moist. During high-temperature periods, spray frequently to increase air humidity. During the overwintering period, watering should be controlled, and keeping the room temperature above 10 degrees will allow it to overwinter safely.

3. Key points for pruning:

Around the beginning of summer, the Jade Emperor should have a few old leaves around the mature plant cut off to encourage the sprouting of new buds, new leaves and the emergence of flower stalks.

4. Key points for propagation:

The Jade Emperor is mainly propagated by cuttings. The method is: from June to September, take mature stems 5-10 cm long, remove the lower leaves, insert them into sand or vermiculite, shade them and maintain a certain humidity; they can take root in about 20 days, and after one month they can be potted for care.

Pest and disease control:

In dry environments or those with poor ventilation, Aglaonema crispum can be harmed by red spider mites and scale insects, which can be killed by spraying with a 1500-fold dilution of 40% omethoate.