How often do you water a jade plan?
dz_rabbitry asked:
Hi i have a jade plant that is about a year old at the most it started out as a sprout off of my friends tree and i was wondering how much and how often to water it.
Hi i have a jade plant that is about a year old at the most it started out as a sprout off of my friends tree and i was wondering how much and how often to water it.
They like drier conditions. Instructions above.
i give mine a little water when it is reeeely dry and then wait for it to dry out again.
when the soil is starting to look dry I wait about 5 more days. jade plants are a succulent and can store water in it’s leaves and stems.You can also feel the outer leaves and if the are getting a little soft give them a little water. I usually give them a good drink and wait a week or two. They are best grown in a clay pot as the pot breathes and lets the soil dry out. If it is full sun the leaves or tips will turn a bright red and start flowering. You will have to watch the water as it will need a little more. This is a favorite plant for herds of elephants. They grab the plant with their trunks and rip and tear it out of the ground., and by doing so it drops hundreds of leaves to the ground where the leaves send out roots to make sure the Jade survives. This is a small source of water and food for the elephants. Also makes a beautiful bonsai