How to water Jade Plant? Do you need to water it thoroughly? (What kind of water is suitable for Jade Plant?)

First point: keep the flower soil dry

The roots, stems and leaves of Jade Plant are all fleshy, and the water storage function is very strong. Therefore, it has good drought resistance. During daily maintenance, it is better to keep the flower soil relatively dry.

When it is not a hot and dry season, watering can be done when the surface of the soil is dry to a depth of about 3 cm. Watering can be extended for another 3 to 5 days.

The water stored in the roots, stems and leaves of Jade Plant can be supplied for a relatively long time. Too much water will not only fail to replenish water, but also affect the breathing of the root system. It may even cause water accumulation and root rot.

Second point: pay attention to the water temperature

In the south, many people grow flowers directly from tap water. In summer, the water pipes are exposed to the sun, and the water temperature is often hot. So when watering, test the water temperature with your hand . It is more suitable to keep it close to the natural climate temperature.

In summer, watering should be done after the sun goes down and the soil cools down. It is better if the water temperature is close to the air temperature.

In the winter in the north, the water temperature is lower than the normal temperature of the natural climate. When watering the Jade Plant in winter, you can appropriately increase the water temperature. Using boiling water to adjust the water temperature is a good choice.

When watering in the north, you can water at noon when the temperature is highest. After watering, provide more sunlight. It is better if the room temperature is slightly higher than the air temperature.

The third point: water quality issues

Most tap water is used for watering . Tap water itself is neutral, and in the north it is slightly alkaline. If neutral or slightly alkaline tap water is used on flower soil for a long time, it will accelerate the alkalinization and hardening of the soil.

Many substances in tap water, such as ozone and chlorine, can cause the water to become alkaline.

When watering the Jade Plant, it is recommended that you put the tap water in a container and let it air dry for a few days before watering it. Alternatively, you can mix tap water with fermented rice water in a ratio of about 1 to 5 before watering it.

Point 4: The correct way to water

When watering the Jade Plant, you should also pay attention to the following details:

1. When watering, use a sprinkler, and do not let the water flow directly flush the soil. This will cause "root shock", and after the roots are shocked, the growth will become slow. This is a very critical point.

2. When watering, pay more attention to letting the water fall on the flowerpot, and turn it back and forth at multiple angles so that every part can absorb the water evenly. The water will penetrate slowly, and the soil will absorb the water better.

3. When watering, make sure it is sufficient, that is, the water needs to fully penetrate the soil, and excess water needs to seep out from the bottom of the pot.

This is called "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do" when we grow flowers. To water thoroughly, you must let the excess water flow out of the flowerpot.