Does the Jade Plant like water? What kind of soil do they like?

1. Do you like water?

Its origin is in South Africa. It likes warm and dry climate and does not like water. But it cannot grow without water, but you don't need to water it too frequently, just water it when it's dry. The specific frequency of watering depends on the season. For example, in spring and summer, the plants grow vigorously, the temperature is high, and they consume a lot of water, so they need to be watered frequently, generally once every four days. As the temperature gradually drops in autumn, you should reduce the frequency of bathing, generally once a week is enough. The temperature is low in winter and water evaporates slowly, so you must control the water. Don’t water unless the soil is dry. It’s better if the soil is slightly dry.

2. What kind of soil do you like?

It likes nutrient soil with high looseness and good drainage, and it is best to be acidic, so that the roots can breathe better and it is beneficial to growth. When preparing, you can mix it with leaf mold, garden soil and river sand. When potting, put a layer of gravel, tiles, etc. at the bottom of the pot. This can ensure air permeability and nutrients. It will be easier to manage in the later stage without worrying about water accumulation.

3. Notes

It likes fertilizer and needs timely topdressing during the growth period. It can be fertilized once a month during the peak growing season in spring and autumn. Use dilute nitrogen fertilizer water. High concentrations can easily burn the roots. If no fertilizer is applied for a long time, the growth rate will slow down due to lack of nutrients and the leaves will become thinner. In addition, you need to repot the plant every two or three years and reconfigure the soil according to the above method.