How to Care for Jade Beads

1. Breeding conditions

1. Soil: Jade beads prefer fertile soil, and the looser the soil, the better. You can also choose culture soil, which is made by mixing rotted cow dung and coconut bran in a ratio of 4:6. If conditions do not permit, you can also use leaf mold.

2. Light: It likes light. Except for avoiding exposure to the sun in summer, you can be exposed to the sun at other times. Especially in winter, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light every day, otherwise it will affect its growth.

3. Watering: The watering methods for jade beads are different in different seasons. During the growing season in spring, water the plants every two days. When the temperature is high in summer, it will be in a semi-dormant state and absorb water slowly, so it should not be watered too much. Water it once every five days, preferably in the evening. Growth resumes in autumn, so be sure to keep it moist. Water at noon in winter to avoid freezing.

4. Fertilization: Jade beads do not require much fertilizer. Fertilize during the peak growth period in spring and autumn, and stop fertilizing during the high temperatures in summer. Fertilizer can be applied once in winter to ensure development next spring.

2. Breeding techniques

Jade beads are generally propagated by cuttings. It is usually carried out in spring and autumn when the temperature is suitable. Cut leafy branches about 10 cm long as cuttings. Prepare a flower pot with good air permeability, put tiles on the bottom and add soil, and insert the cuttings into the pot soil about 5 cm. Place the pot in a well-ventilated place with diffuse light, water it every few days, and it will take root after half a month.

3. Pest and disease control

1. Diseases: The main diseases of jade beads include sooty mold and stem rot. Among them, sooty mold can be controlled by diluted solutions of mancozeb or folic acid, while stem rot can be controlled by spraying diluted solutions of carbendazim and carbendazim.

2. Pests: aphids and cottony scale. Both can be controlled with diluted carbendazim emulsion. Of course, it is best to remove them manually and clean up the diseased branches and leaves that are infested by pests.