Description
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Variegated Jade Plant, Crassula ovata – Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Elephant Bush big-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. Elephant Bush commonly has a reddish stem and green and white foliage. The jade plant is an evergreen with thick branches. It has thick, shiny, smooth leaves that grow in opposing pairs along the branches.
Jade plants have long been thought to bring good fortune to their owne
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Dwarf Jade, big Leaf Jade, Pork bush |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 25.4 centimeters |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for jade plant growth.
Soil
- Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (january-march) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Variegated Jade Plant Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural indirect/artificial bright light. |
| Watering | Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and pours. |
| Temperature | 18-24 degree Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Variegated Jade Plant Special Feature
Good luck plant.
Variegated Jade Plant Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It makes an excellent container or house plant.
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