How to plant Jade Leaf? Planting time and method

Jade leaf planting time

Jade Plant is usually planted by cuttings. In order to increase the cutting propagation rate, it is best to choose September-October in autumn for cutting propagation, because not only is the weather warm at this time, but the air is not as humid as in spring, which makes it easy for cuttings to rot.

Jade leaf planting method

Cuttings : Cut the Jade Plant branches into several small sections, making sure each section is about 10-15cm long, and remove the leaves at the bottom of the branches.

Prepare potting soil : The trimmed cuttings can be placed in a cool and ventilated place first, and then prepare loose and fertile nutrient soil.

To take cuttings : Insert the trimmed cuttings vertically directly into the moist soil, and gently compact the soil around the branches with your hands.

Maintenance after cutting : After the cuttings are completed, the Jade Leaf should be moved to a cool and ventilated place for maintenance. Never expose it to direct sunlight. Observe the soil surface until it turns white and dry, and then water it thoroughly.

How to plant the newly bought Jade Leaf

Inspection : You must first carefully inspect the growth condition of the newly purchased Jade Plant to see if its rhizome is intact.

Light : When the Jade Plant first arrives in a new environment, it needs some time to adapt, so the plant cannot be exposed to direct strong light. You can first expose it to soft scattered light.

Fertilization : Do not fertilize the Jade Plant after buying it. It does not have a strong demand for fertilizer, and the plant is relatively fragile at this time and has poor ability to absorb fertilizer, so fertilizing can easily damage the plant.

How to grow Jade Plant quickly

Soil : Jade Plant can be grown in loose, slightly fertile soil. The most basic way to prepare the soil is to mix leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in a ratio of 2:1:1.

Water and fertilizer : Except during the peak growing season, water less frequently. In spring and autumn, water and fertilizer management must be sufficient. Basically, water the plant every two or three days, and apply a thin layer of water and fertilizer every 15 to 20 days.

Light : During the rapid growth period of the plant, it is necessary to give sufficient light. Except for the high temperature in summer, the Jade Plant needs to be properly shaded. In other seasons, it should be given full sun.

Temperature : When the outdoor temperature drops below 10 degrees or even below 5 degrees, you should quickly move the plants indoors, or to a relatively warm place without cold winds.

Precautions for potted cultivation of Jade Plants

Improve the soil : When growing jade plants, you need to ensure that the plants have suitable soil. You can add a few soybeans to the soil. Potatoes can release nitrogen fertilizer, which is beneficial to plant growth.

Control the temperature : In winter, the Jade Plant needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in time, and the temperature needs to be controlled above 10℃. When the air is dry, it needs to be sprayed with water appropriately.