Friday 30 September 2011

How to grow and care for a Jade plant


In General, the jade plant is simple to grow. This factory is a succulent and natives in the country in Argentina. Hot, dry conditions are where the plant will do best. They are natural bloomers, but often flourish not indoors. At least eight years of growth is necessary before the plant flowers.

Most home gardeners don't buy a jade plant for its attractive flowers. They buy the beautiful bluish-green leaves and needles from where it got its name. With the growing conditions and care, the plant can grow to 10 metres in height. But do not expect a jade grown indoors to reach this size.

When deciding on a soil for your plants, choose a cactus medium or sandy loam. Many varieties can be found a nursery in the Middle, corresponds closely to the jade plant natural surroundings. Succulents are prone to root rot so be careful not to over water.

Sparse water and well-drained soil will reduce the risk of rot problems from ever developing. Of course, all growing pots drainage holes. First add a layer of pebbles then soil drainage, as well as help.

Remember not to leave your jade plant to get excessively dry either. If you see jade leaves begin to fall-off and the plant looks sickly and scraggly water shortage is the likely culprit. If this happens to trim back the sickly part and water plant. Odds are the facility would rejuvenate itself to good health.

Jade plant is Sun loving. You will therefore give it at least five hours of sunlight each day. Select a window that contains as much sunlight as possible. Jade plant should be just fine with occasional water and sufficient sunlight.

When buying your plant make it from a reputable nursery. Inspect the plant for good health. New blade and gun should develop. Look at the roots to see if they are wound-up tight or grows in a pot with room to spare parts. Look at the underside of the leaves for Aphids and other garden pests.







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