Light: Jade plants can tolerate a broad spectrum of lighting, but can handle low light areas best among succulents.

Temperature: 60-80 F

Humidity: low

Water: Water when the top 2-4” of potting mix feels dry. You may only need to water 1-2 times each month (in winter even less).

Repotting: Repot as necessary every 1-4 years. You may not need to upgrade container size, just refresh potting mix. Growth rate is determined by your plants water and light availability.

Rather than using a “cactus and succulent” potting mix that has no water retention, I encourage the use of fresh general purpose mix in combination with a sparing watering routine.

Fertilizing: Either…

1. Water Application: Incorporate fertilizer into your watering cycle once per year. Dilute an all purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) by half OR use your favorite fertilizer rated for houseplant use in your water.

2. Slow Release: Incorporate slow release fertilizer pellets into the top inch of potting soil every 6 months. Apply the rate indicated for indoor plants on the label. If no recommendation for houseplants is present, apply 1/4 to 1/2 the listed rate.

Crassulaceae is a huge plant family for succulents, also known as the stone crops. Jade plant is related to several favorites—echeveria, hen-and-chicks as well as saucer plant.

(Listed in order of commonality…)

• Root decay caused by overwatering

• Mealybugs

• Soft brown scale

Coming soon…