How to grow the succulent Emperor Jade? Cultivation methods and precautions for the succulent Emperor Jade

The Imperial Jade Succulent is a leaf-flowering plant belonging to the Aizoaceae family. It is native to the Cape of South Africa. Its Chinese name is a Korean transliteration of the Latin word. It is one of the typical representatives of the leaf-flowering genus.

The imperial jade was once famous for being difficult to raise, especially in summer. It had a hard time surviving the summer. Its color is gray-green or purple-red, and it has many small spots on the surface.

Key points for cultivating Emperor Jade succulent

The soil for planting Jade Emperor Succulents is mixed with coarse sand, vermiculite and decomposed soil or peat soil, which is more conducive to its storage. Avoid strong sunlight in late spring and lower the maintenance temperature to delay the dormancy time, thereby shortening the length of dormancy time.

The emperor jade requires more fertilizer. Its leaves are full and thick, and look chubby. Moreover, flowering is also a heavy burden on the plant itself, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer reasonably in spring and autumn.

Precautions for the maintenance of imperial jade

Emperor Jade likes warm, dry and sunny environment. It is drought-resistant, avoids dampness, afraid of stagnant water, afraid of high temperature, and slightly cold-resistant. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and hibernating in high temperatures. If there is insufficient light, the leaves will grow too long. It is necessary to control the water appropriately, water thoroughly when the soil is dry, and keep the soil moist at ordinary times.

It goes dormant in the summer when the temperature is high. Avoid exposure to the sun and rain, and maintain good ventilation to prevent the plant from rotting due to heat and humidity. In winter, it can withstand a minimum temperature of 5 degrees or even slightly lower. If it is lower, it may be frozen to death. It consumes more nutrients when it blooms in spring. If it is not for seed collection, the flower buds should be removed immediately when they appear.