{"id":735,"date":"2023-12-16T06:58:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T06:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=735"},"modified":"2023-12-16T06:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T06:58:32","slug":"how-to-plant-and-grow-a-jade-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=735","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant and Grow a Jade Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The jade tree is a succulent plant with evergreen foliage, native to South Africa. This plant is especially suitable for people who do not have a green thumb. Its cultivation is indeed easy, because the Jade tree does not require much watering and its lifespan extends over several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Jade Tree<\/strong>&nbsp;grows according to a very simple mechanism: the larger the space it has, the more it will expand and will grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, this plant is sold in&nbsp;small pots&nbsp;and is very small in size. If you want to see it grow, repot it in a larger pot: this will allow the plant to grow and its roots to spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to repot is certainly the&nbsp;early spring&nbsp;when, with rising temperatures, the plant prepares to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When repotting, always be careful not to damage the&nbsp;roots of the plant: if they are broken, they take a long time to grow back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 \u2013 Fertiliser<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing better than good fertilization to help our&nbsp;Jade Tree&nbsp;grow very large!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what is the most suitable fertilizer for this plant? Surely those specific to succulent or succulent plants, with a good balance of the substances that compose it, that is to say, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (the ideal ratio is 30:30:30).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the fertilizer is liquid, never apply it to completely dry soil. Also, regarding quantities, always follow the instructions on the product packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish, you can also fertilize the plant with a&nbsp;natural fertilizer: coffee grounds. Simply crumble and scatter them in the soil to ensure that over time they release a high concentration of&nbsp;nitrogen. This method is very easy to use and you can also follow our advice for other uses in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution<\/strong>&nbsp;: however, it is important not to overdo it otherwise you will change the&nbsp;<strong>pH of the soil<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2 \u2013 Put it in the correct position<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the&nbsp;Jade Tree&nbsp;on the balcony seems to be the ideal solution: in reality, you have to be very careful about the exposure to promote the growth of this plant and make it bushy and bushy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not place it in direct sunlight which, if too intense, could burn the leaves of the plant, turning them black and causing them to wilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good position is the&nbsp;indirect sunlight&nbsp;which should \u201cilluminate\u201d the plant for at least half a day to ensure optimal growth. Give it a few hours of direct light every now and then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In winter, the plant itself tends to grow more slowly: the ideal is to bring the plant indoors if, on the balcony,&nbsp;the temperatures are too low&nbsp;or constantly&nbsp;below 10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caution: If your jade tree seems to be suffering, always ask your trusted florist or gardener for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 \u2013 Take some cuttings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;jade tree&nbsp;is growing too slowly, you can create a bush by growing cuttings in the same pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take cuttings by cutting a stem with healthy leaves using well-sterilized shears. Then bury them in the ground in the same pot, at a distance of at least 4-5 cm&nbsp;to prevent the roots from intertwining and choking each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NB:<\/strong>&nbsp;before burying the cuttings, it is useful to immerse the cut part in a&nbsp;<strong>compound<\/strong>&nbsp;rooting in order to accelerate the birth of new roots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The jade tree is a succulent plant with evergreen foliage, native to South Africa. This plant is especially suitable for people who do not have a green thumb. Its cultivation is indeed easy, because the Jade tree does not require much watering and its lifespan extends over several years. 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