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Jade (Succulents)
Temperature: Average warmth from spring to autumn – succulents (unlike most house plants) relish a marked difference between night and day temperatures. Keep cool in winter; 50 – 55 F is ideal but no harm will occur at 40 F.
Light: A windowsill is the right spot as some sunshine is vital. Choose a south-facing windowsill if you can, but some shade in summer may be necessary. Haworthia and Gasteria need a bright but sunless site.
Water: Treat as an ordinary house plant from spring to autumn, watering thoroughly when the compost begins to dry out. In winter water very infrequently, once every 1 – 2 months.
Air Humidity: No need to mist the leaves. The requirement is for fresh air – open windows in summer.
Repotting: Only repot when essential – then transfer to a slightly larger container in spring. Use a shallow pot rather than a deep one.
Propagation: Cuttings root easily. Take stem cuttings, offsets or leaf cuttings in spring or summer. It is vital to let the cuttings dry for a few days (large cuttings for 1-2 weeks) before inserting in compost. Water very sparingly and do not cover with polythene or glass. Another propagation method is seed sowing-germination temperature 70-80 F. |