Jade plants provides a wonderful opportunity for indoor home gardening. Because there is a large and easily grown in an open container, cultivates the ideal in hot, dry environment. Jade plants are succulents and they can tolerate lower irrigation conditions well and they do not require much fertilizer either.
These plants can live in a very long time and can reach up to five feet in height, even while growing indoors. They have dark green leave and some have a reddish trim, they make a perfect choice for a Shrub or a tree for a large, empty container. Jade plants producing beautiful clusters of star-shaped white or pink colored flowers that will add a splash of color in place.
As with other installations require jade plants some basic care in order to maintain a bug free and healthy plant.
Leaf drop can occur if the Earth is becoming excessively dry for a long period of time, but they are prone to root rot, if they are over watered. Damp soil that is maintained is OK, when the weather is warmer, as in the spring and summer. To allow the soil to dry slightly between watering is recommended in winter.
Make sure your plants have optimal soil drainage and moderate, regular watering will help get the correct balance for your plant. This can be achieved by using Cactus soil mixed organic material such as peat moss or coarse sand.
Make sure that these plants have very bright sunlight with a window facing South of exposure. The plant will Enjoy it and be grateful for four hours and sometimes more. Jade plants thrive best when temps between 65-75 ° F, but have no problems with NIGHT temps around 50 ° F to see the blade around the edges, but browning. Move the installation to a less direct sunlight position, if you notice this happening.
Feeding jade plant is quite easy. Just add some liquid fertilizer, all three or four months is enough. A typical 10/10/10 NPK mixture with certain micro-nutrients such as magnesium, works very well. You don't have to worry about overgrowth with these plants, since they are very tolerant have root bound conditions. Holding the feeding during the dormant winter is recommended.
If you notice any pests such as mealy bugs or spiders mites wipe the blade with a soft cloth or a cotton swab soaked in alcohol. Spider Mites are a little harder to handle, but can be physically brushed or sprayed away from, if it is necessary.
Be sure to keep the blades dust free using an occasional wipe with a damp soft cloth, even if you do not see any error. This will help the pores of the site in order to do their work and turn through a bad gas they absorb and even allow the exchange of CO2 and oxygen. Keep dead leaves cut is also required.
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