How to care for new jade ornaments
Xinyuzu is a succulent plant, named for its leaves that are closely arranged and shaped like jade pendants. In recent years, it has become a popular choice among succulent lovers. This article will introduce in detail the maintenance methods of new jade, including key points such as lighting, watering, soil, propagation, etc., to help you easily grow healthy and plump new jade.
1. Basic information about new jade decorations
| Properties | Description |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Sedum morganianum |
| Family | Crassulaceae Sedum genus |
| Origin | mexico |
| growth habits | Likes plenty of sunshine, tolerates drought, and is afraid of stagnant water |
2. Maintenance points for new jade ornaments
1. Lighting
New jade plants like plenty of light and need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. Insufficient light will cause the plants to grow leggy and have sparse leaves. Proper shade is required to avoid exposure to the sun during high temperatures in summer.
| season | Lighting recommendations |
|---|---|
| spring | full sun |
| summer | Morning light, afternoon shade |
| autumn | full sun |
| winter | Indoor sunny place |
2. watering
New jade is resistant to drought and afraid of waterlogging, so watering should follow the principle of "dry thoroughly and water thoroughly". Increase watering frequency appropriately during high temperatures in summer and reduce watering in winter.
| season | Watering frequency |
|---|---|
| spring | Once every 7-10 days |
| summer | Once every 5-7 days |
| autumn | Once every 10-15 days |
| winter | Once every 15-20 days |
3. Soil
New jade plants like loose and breathable soil. It is recommended to use special soil for succulents or prepare your own. Please refer to the table below for the proportion of soil:
| Material | Proportion |
|---|---|
| peat soil | 40% |
| perlite | 30% |
| Vermiculite | 20% |
| river sand | 10% |
4. Temperature
The suitable growth temperature for new jade is 15-25℃, and it needs to be kept above 5℃ in winter to avoid frostbite.
5. Fertilize
During the growing season (spring and autumn), diluted succulent-specific fertilizer can be applied once a month, and fertilization should be stopped in summer and winter.
3. How to propagate new jade ornaments
New jade can be propagated through leaf cuttings and branch cuttings, which is simple to operate and has a high survival rate.
| Reproduction method | Operation steps | survival rate |
|---|---|---|
| leaf cuttings | 1. Select healthy leaves 2. Place it flat on the soil surface 3. Keep it slightly moist | More than 80% |
| Branch cutting | 1. Cut 5-10cm branches 2. Dry the wound and insert it into the soil. 3. Keep the soil slightly moist | More than 90% |
4. Common problems and solutions
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves turn yellow and fall off | over watering | Reduce watering and improve ventilation |
| Plants are too long | Insufficient light | Increase light time |
| Leaf shriveling | lack of water | Replenish water in time |
| Dark spots appear | fungal infection | Cut off diseased leaves and spray fungicides |
5. Styling techniques for new jade embellishments
If you want your new jade ornaments to look more beautiful, you can try the following methods:
1. Regular pruning: Cut off overly long branches to promote branching and make the plant fuller.
2. Hanging cultivation: Make use of its hanging characteristics to create a hanging basket landscape.
3. Combined potted plants: Plant them with other succulent plants to create a mini garden.
Conclusion
The maintenance of new jade ornaments is simple. As long as you master the three key points of light, watering and soil, you can make it grow healthily. With proper propagation and styling, you can also make your succulent collection more colorful. I hope this article helps you grow a beautiful new jade!
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