7 Jade Plant Care Tips That You Need to Know – Houseplant Care

A Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) can add elegance and beauty to any space, and are relatively easy to care for. Here are 7 steps you can take to care for your Jade Plant and get them to thrive as you enjoy caring for them.

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this is a jade plant and from now on until the end of this video I’ll share with you the top seven care tips that will not only keep you from killing this beautiful suculent but we’ll teach you how to get it to thrive with tons of details that you didn’t know you needed to know make sure you watch until the end because the tips sprinkled through this video will save you a ton of time money and heartache so get ready give this video a like and let’s get into it so here we are where it all starts this is where your planning dreams become a reality and sometimes your bank account becomes a nightmare but enough about about that we’re here to get a jade plant and enjoy ourselves we’ll worry about our finances later so let’s do this choosing the best jade plant at the store involves careful inspection to ensure you select a healthy specimen that will thrive in your care start by examining the overall appearance of the plant look for Jade plants with vibrant green leaves that are firm and plump letting us know that they are well hydrated and healthy avoid plants with yellowing wrinkled or dropping leaves as these could be signs of poor health or improper care the leaves should also be free from blemishes spots or any signs of pest or disease so to check get your hands a little dirty and look over the tops of the leaves and especially the bottom if you spot a little red around the edges of the leaves this can be caused by high temperature underwatering nutrient imbalance or most of the time it’s from excessive sunlight some people like this red edging and some don’t but it’s usually harmless and if you follow the steps in this video it’ll usually revert back to its natural color so when you’re done inspecting the leaves check the plant’s stems and branches they should be sturdy and upright not thin and laggy which could indicate that the plant has been struggling to receive enough light which we’ll get into in a bit gently wiggle the plant to make sure that it’s securely rooted in its pot a loose plant might have root issues also look for fungus nuts flying out of the pot while you’re moving it around and make sure you don’t see any leaves that are barely hanging on and drop to the ground all of which are red flags inspect this soil for signs of overwatering or poor drainage such as soggy soil or mold growth and get your hands dirty this is a non-negotiable it’s essential that you look at The Roots by gently lifting the plant from its pot to examine the root system healthy roots on a jade plant should be thin fibrous roots that are white or light tan and should not be circling the pot excessively or appear mushy and dark which are signs of root rot okay so we found the perfect jade plant and we’re getting it home and the most important thing we want to consider is providing them with adequate lighting they love it these succulents Thrive best in bright indirect sunlight which really gets them growing well I say growing but not like a moner or anything but they grow if all is good about 2 to 4 in a year I know not much a south facing window typically can provide the perfect lighting conditions as long as it doesn’t receive the harsh intensity of midday rays that can cause Leaf scorching on the other hand if you don’t give your jade plant enough light it’ll let you know by putting out leggy growth where the plant stretches towards the light source resulting in elongated stems and smaller less plump leaves if the spot where you put your plant doesn’t provide sufficient natural light especially during the shorter days of winter using artificial grow lights can help supplement the light needed for optimal growth also as far as temperatures concerned keep them in a range between 65 and 75° F or 18 to 24° C and protect them from extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent stressing or even damaging your jade plant also in regards to humidity the normal levels in your home should be just right with the exception of extremely dry conditions like those created by indoor heating systems during winter which can cause the plant to lose more sheer quicker than normal now let’s talk watering knowing when and how to water is probably the most important part of taking care of your jade plant and it’s because it’s the number one reason most new owners end up killing them Jade plants are native to the aid climate of South Africa and have evolved to store water in their thick leaves and stems making them highly susceptible to root rot if they’re kept too wet so before you water them make sure the soil is bone dry look at the leaf check and see if it bends or folds is it thin and maybe even lost its luster if it does or it has then it’s time to water them while you build this scill to identify if the plant needs Water by looking at the leaves you can also use a moisture meter or a wooden dowel to make sure the soil is completely dry when watering always make sure the water thoroughly saturates the soil allowing excess water to drain out of the pot’s drainage holes the method I personally use to water them is called Totum yeah that’s right I made it up to perform this method just take a catch tray or bowl and place your plant in the bowl now instead of pouring the water in in the bowl like your bottom watering water the plant from the top like your top watering you get it tot them continue to pour water until you have a nice puddle in the bowl and let the plant sit in the water for about 10 minutes before taking it out of the bowl and letting the excess water drain through the drainage holes the benefit to this method is that you get to fully saturate the soil from top to bottom sometimes when you just top water or just bottom water it can be difficult to saturate the soil especially since jade plant should be watered when the soil has completely dried out and drying out completely tends to make the soil hydrophobic which in this case basically means the soil repels the water okay so now that you’re watering them and keeping them alive let’s get them growing and let’s talk fertilizer which you’ll be happy or not to hear that these succulents do not require frequent fertilization but providing them with the right nutrients at the right times can really help them to take off and the best time to fertilize Jade plants is during their active growing season which typically spans from the early spring to late summer during this period feeding them every 4 to 6 weeks with a balanced water soluble fertilizer diluted to half the strength is what I recommend a fertilizer with an equal ratio of nitrogen phosphorus and potassium such as a 101010 or 202020 formula with additional micronutrients works great for Jade plants that being said it’s also really important to avoid over fertilizing them which can lead to Salt buildup in the soil which can cause root burn and damage the plant signs of overfertilization include yellowing leaves stuned growth or black roots to prevent this always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and air on the side of caution by using a diluted solution now let’s talk about pruning don’t be scared you can do it and it’s good for your jade plant too now repeat after me I can do it I can do it pruning your jade plant is essential to promote branching bushier growth thicker stems removes any dead or unhealthy parts of the plant and lets you give it some shape instead of letting it grow upright which isn’t as appealing the best time to prune them is during the Spring or early summer when they are actively growing using clean sharp scissors or pruning shears you can trim back leggy or overgrown stems to the length you want by making cuts on a stem just above a leaf node to encourage New Growth keeping in mind that from the node nearest to that cut you will usually get two new braks and branches growing from there repotting is another crucial aspect of jade plant care and is typically needed every 2 to 3 years or when the plant becomes rootbound signs that your jade plant needs repotting include Roots growing out of the drainage holes soil that dries out really quickly or stuned growth and just like pruning the best time to repot is in the early spring just as the active growing season begins selecting a pot with drainage holes is the first step to ensuring proper water management and pots made from breathable materials like terracotta or clay are ideal but not necessary because they allow excess moisture to evaporate reducing the risk of water logging And in regards to soil always use a well- draining soil mix to prevent root rots which is a common issue when the soil retains too much moisture a commercial succulent or Cactus mix is usually good enough for Jade plants as these mixes are designed to mimic the aid well- draining conditions of their natural habitat these soils usually contain a blend of organic matter to hold on to water and nutrients and in organic materials like peite or pmus that improve the Iration and drainage of the soil if you want to make your own soil mix a great recipe would be combining regular potting soil with an equal part of perite and a little coarse sand this mix will make sure the soil doesn’t compact around the roots and will allow water to flow through easily also when you do repot choose a pot that’s only slightly larger than the current one to prevent excessive moisture retention in the soil okay so for the most part Jade plants are relatively Hardy but they can still encounter several common problems that can affect their health and appearance and you need to know what they are and how to take care of them so the first are past particularly melee bugs and spider mines melee bugs appear as small white cottony clusters on the leaves and stems while spider mites leave fine webbing and Tiny discolored spots to combat these pests dip the plant in a solution of water and Castile soap or spray the same solution all around the plant making sure you get the stems and underside of the leaves let it dry and if you have meie bugs to kill those that are still around take a cotton swab dipped in alcohol and wipe the areas where they’re most visible which is usually where the leaf meets the stem you may have to do this every few days to slowly get rid of the the entire population it really depends on how bad the infestation was to begin with this is why regularly inspecting your plants every couple of weeks will help you catch these infestations before they get out of hand and if you start to see white spots and leaves appear it can be caused by powdery mildew or pest but most of the time it’s due to watering or fertilization practices so either you’re watering with water that has high levels of minerals in it and or you could be applying too much fertilizer increasing the levels of minerals in your soil either way the quick fck is to start using distilled filtered or rainwater correcting your fertilization practices and leeching the soil to remove excess salts once that’s complete your jade plant is on track to grow big and healthy and you’re going to want to watch this next video to learn more about how to propagate and make more of them