How to cultivate ice lantern jade dew and make it grow fast

Ice Lantern Jade Dew Growth Conditions

Ice Lantern Jade prefers a cool semi-shady environment. It grows vigorously in spring and autumn. It is drought-resistant but not resistant to exposure to the sun. It is afraid of shade and not resistant to waterlogging. It is best planted in soil that is breathable, well-drained and not easy to become compacted. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-28 degrees. It is not cold-resistant.

How to grow Ice Lantern Jade Dew

Ice Lantern Jade is loved by succulent lovers for its large and transparent window. In daily care, it is necessary to maintain the conditions of temperature, sunlight, water, moisture, soil, fertilizer, and wind. If you master these 7 basic maintenance techniques, your Ice Lantern Jade care will basically be done.

Ice lantern watering

Ice Lantern Jade cannot tolerate waterlogging environments, so you don’t need to water it too frequently, and it’s even worse if the soil is waterlogged. So water it when the soil in the pot is almost dry but still has some moisture. Remember to water it thoroughly, and control watering in winter.

Fertilization of Ice Lantern Jade Dew

Ice Lantern Jade does not require much fertilizer. Apply a little thin fertilizer during the growing season or before and after flowering every year, and apply diluted nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium triple compound fertilizer once every 30 days. Do not apply fertilizer during the dormant period, as excess fertilizer will burn the roots.

Pest and disease control of ice lantern jade dew

The common pest of Ice Lantern Jade is mushroom fly, which can be controlled by irrigating the potting soil with omethoate water. The common disease is root rot. Watering should be controlled during the growth period, and fertilization should not be too much or too concentrated. After the plant is found to have root rot, metalaxyl or copper preparations can be sprayed. If anthracnose occurs, methyl thiophanate or methyl thiophanate can be sprayed for prevention and control.

How to grow Ice Lantern Jade Dew at home

The soil for the Ice Lantern Jade potted plant can be fertile, loose, and well-drained. It can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand. During the vigorous growth period from April to September, sufficient water should be given and the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently. Reduce watering in autumn, apply 1-2 times a month of thin liquid fertilizer, and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Maintain in a well-lit place.

Precautions for the maintenance of ice lantern jade dew

The cells of Ice Lantern Jade are thick, and the heat dissipation is slow. It cannot tolerate the high temperature environment in summer. It is suitable to be maintained in a well-ventilated and diffused light environment. When watering, pay attention to watering when the soil is dry and water thoroughly. The most suitable growth temperature is between 15-28 degrees. Exceeding 35 degrees or being below 5 degrees is harmful to the growth of the plant.