How to grow green leaf jade?

Green-leaf Jade is a perennial evergreen herb with emerald green leaves and beautiful plant shape. It is often used as an indoor potted ornamental plant and can be placed on a windowsill or coffee table for viewing. It can not only beautify the environment but also purify the air. So how to grow Green-leaf Jade? Let’s take a look below.

1. Fertile soil

Green-leaf Jade likes to grow in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil rich in humus. The substrate is seven parts leaf mold and three parts sand, with a small amount of base fertilizer added to make the culture soil. It can also be grown in a mixture of peat soil and perlite .

2. Suitable temperature

Green Leaf Jade prefers a relatively warm environment, and the most suitable growth temperature is 20-30 degrees. In winter, it is best to keep the temperature above 10 degrees. If it is below 10 degrees, it will stop growing. When the temperature is below 5 degrees, it is easy to be damaged by frost.

3. Adequate lighting

Green Leaf Jade prefers semi-shaded diffuse light. In the hot summer, it is necessary to prevent exposure to the sun and provide appropriate shade. If it is too shaded, the branches and leaves will grow too long and its ornamental value will be reduced. In the cold winter, get enough sunlight.

4. Proper watering

When watering the Green Leaf Jade, you need to wait until the soil in the pot is dry and then water it in small amounts. If you water it too much, it will cause the branches and leaves of the plant to fall off, and in severe cases it may even lead to death. In addition, you need to spray water on the leaf surface from time to time to keep the soil and air moist. In winter, water less.

5. Apply small amount of fertilizer

Fertilizing the plants should be carried out according to the weather temperature. When the temperature is above 18 degrees, less fertilizer should be applied. When the temperature is below 18 degrees or above 30 degrees, apply fertilizer in small amounts, preferably with diluted liquid fertilizer. Be careful not to apply raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer as this may cause fertilizer damage.

6. Pruning time

When the green leaf jade plant grows to 10 cm, it is necessary to pinch the top to promote the sprouting of side branches. The pruning of large plants can be determined according to their growth. Overgrown branches can be shortened and leaf cuttings and divisions can be carried out.

7. Reproduction method

Green Leaf Jade can be propagated by leaf cuttings and division, and the temperature during reproduction is 20-25 degrees. Leaf cuttings need to have petioles, and should be inserted obliquely into river sand, with a depth of one-quarter or one-third of the petiole. It will take about half a month for roots to grow and adventitious buds to appear.

8. Pest and disease control

Green-leaf jade is generally less susceptible to diseases and pests. If the environment is not suitable, it will also cause leaf spot and stem rot, and pests include scale insects and slugs. When the disease occurs, spray 600 times diluted 27% copper noble suspension in the early stage of the disease. Pests can be killed by spraying 1000 times diluted 50% DDT, once every week.

That’s it