what is the best way to transplant and care for a jade plant?
animalcrackers31 asked:
I have a huge tree like jade plant that needs transplanted. It was a prize and when I watered it, these green toadstool like things started sprouting up through the dirt. Can someone advise on how to take care of plant, transplant and keep it bug free?
I have a huge tree like jade plant that needs transplanted. It was a prize and when I watered it, these green toadstool like things started sprouting up through the dirt. Can someone advise on how to take care of plant, transplant and keep it bug free?
Jade plants are tough, easy-to-grow succulents. They grow well in containers and like the warm, dry conditions found in most homes.
Jade plants can live for a very long time and grow into small trees or shrubs up to 5 feet tall indoors.
In the home, plant diseases are very rarely a problem. Too much or too little water plus insects and mites are the main problems. Root rot usually results from a soil mix that does not drain quickly or overly frequent watering. Leaf drop can happen if the plant is allowed to become extremely dry.
Jade plants do best with daytime temperatures between 65 and 75 ° F, and nighttime temperatures between 50 and 55 ° F. During the winter months, protect plants from drafts and do not let their foliage touch windowpanes.
Fertilize jade plants once every three to four months. A liquid houseplant fertilizer will work well. Wait four months before feeding repotted plants.
If repotting is necessary, do it as new growth starts. When your plant becomes older and top-heavy, move it to a large, heavy pot to prevent tipping over. Allow the soil to become dry after repotting. You can start new plants from stem cuttings.
Does this help?
…jj
You might have to look for a good quality potting soil that has been made to be free from spores and other things. Not all potting soil is “clean”. And make sure the soil is made for plants like succulents. Not all plants will do well in general use potting soil. It needs to be able to drain well. As for bug free..if you are talking about the leaves on the plant..my mom uses a solution of water and dish soap in a spray bottle. And another person i know uses tabacco tea to keep aphids and stuff off their plants.
With the dish soap use a standart sized spray bottle fill with water and add a tablespoon or two of dish soap.
When i water mine..i don’t water until the soil is completely saturated. I have found that succulents need moisture but too much will kill it as fast as too little moisture. Of course…the amount of water you give it each time depends on the size of the plant..mine is still rather small compared to yours.