The jade tree and its care they require dedication and patience to keep them healthy and adorn special spaces in our home.
It is assumed that the origin of this «dwarf tree» is on the African continent, more precisely in Mozambique. It belongs to the family of succulent plants and in most cases it has oval leaves in dark green tones.
Although its mini version is generally planted in homes, which does not exceed a meter in height in its maturity stage, there are species that can measure up to 2 meters. If it caused you curiosity and you want to know their care, we summarize them here:
jade tree bonsai
In most cases, its growth is very fast and its care is the same as that of bonsai. One of its main characteristics is that it withstands droughts very well, which is why they are ideal for planting outdoors with direct exposure to the sun, but their leaves and branches are usually brittle.
Jade tree care and pruning
The jade tree (or of abundance as it is also known) usually has a long life, as long as it is properly cared for:
- Try to plant it using mixed substrates (soil). Being a succulent plant, it needs space to expand and at that point, it is better that it contains a variety of soil.
- The plant should be watered before fertilizing, because otherwise the fertilizer could be carried away before the roots are nourished.
- Try to prune the jade tree regularly. This will help you grow compact and look more bushy.
- Prune the parts that you see more diseased or dry, especially after the blooms.
Jade tree cared for indoors
In this condition, it is best to leave the pot in a place as close to direct sun as a window or door. To fertilize the plant, the indicated thing would be to use fertilizers and organic fertilizers such as earthworm humus or worms. Other guy Interesting for its conservation indoors is not to fill the pot too much when watering, this makes it possible for insects, mites or fungi to proliferate that can damage the plant.
It could be damaged roots that cannot absorb water properly, which is why the leaves turn yellow and rot. Another big problem is the dryness of the soil. In that case, the leaves tend to soften and fall off. The suggestion there would be that you review the timing of irrigation and possible pests that may be affecting the tree.
Its intense green color and the oval shape of its leaves is very similar to that of Jade coins (of Chinese origin). This is why it is considered a symbol of abundance and prosperity. In some parts of the world it is also called the money tree and is located at the entrance of shops and homes, with the belief that it attracts economic prosperity.
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