Green Moments Of Life

The Jade Plant needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight everyday. Pleasing them near a window is what this plant needs. Be careful to not leave them under direct sunlight for too long, as their leaves might get sunburned.

During the spring and summer, the Jade Plant will need more water than any other time of the year. Water the plant thoroughly and make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering it again. This takes up to a week or a month between waterings.

Low humidity is best for the Jade Plant. Place it in a room with 30 to 40 percent humidity, and have good air circulation. You can even place it near sources that dry the air, such as air-conditioners and heaters.

The Jade Plant loves being in a room with temperatures between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Feed the Jade Plant monthly during spring and summer using an all-purpose plant food. You can also feed it once a year with worm compost tea during spring, which can boost the biological activity in the soil.

On its own Jade Plant is not poisonous, but can be mildly poisonous to humans and animals when ingested.

As a succulent, the Jade Plant also requires proper drainage of its soil. This means that it is best placed in fast-draining soil with 25% to 40% pumice or perlite, with the remainder being cactus mix. You can also add 10 to 20% horticultural sand, if available.