Help needed with jade plants
I have jade plants that are growing nicely. However, they reach a certain point where they get top heavy and bend over. Short of propping them up with sticks, how do I get them to grow stronger stems? Am I overwatering? Do I need bigger pots? (email reference)
Plants, like people, need exercise to develop strong tissue. In their natural environments, houseplants such as jade are challenged to withstand their conditions. We cultivate the plants to become “houseplants” where the environment is without any physical challenges. Your jade likely is being overwatered and not getting enough light. To thrive and develop strong tissue, most houseplants need more light to build thicker cell walls and adequate, but not excessive, water. The plant needs some exposure to air movement to develop stress tissue, which keeps the plants growing upright and self-supportive. I suggest that you cut your jade back to where it can stay upright without any outside support and increase its exposure to natural or artificial light that comes close to what they would receive in their native environment. Set up an oscillating fan on a timer that will cause stress tissue to develop as new cells are being formed so the plant can support itself.
I have a gentleman who has some aspen trees in his yard that have been severely debarked by some deer. I know you had mentioned Plant Skydd for preventing deer damage. However, is there anything he can do after the damage is done? (email reference)
If the trees are completely girdled, they are goners. If not, there is a chance they may survive. In that case, he should apply Plantskydd or some other deer repellant at his earliest convenience.
Without really thinking about it, I purchased a hibiscus plant this year. I liked the way it looked. While doing my fall cleanup, I noticed that the hibiscus was not looking very good. I kept the tag that came with it and realized that my hibiscus is meant to be an annual in my climate. That’s fine, but I have grown to like this plant. I knew we had more cold weather coming that night, so I dug it up and put it in the largest plant container I had. I brought it inside and gave it some water and Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food. However, the leaves are wilting and falling off. Some are yellow and falling off. The container I used has a bottom for the water to settle. It was full, so I emptied it. I remembered I had a grow light, so I hooked it to the ceiling and put it on a timer. The plant has been inside for three days. I know some of this is stress, but I fear that it was outside in the cold for too long. I am not sure what else to do. This is bugging me more than I expected. Part of the problem was my irresponsibility in not paying attention to the plant. However, I think it is more the fact that I like this little guy and would like to keep it around. I am going to attach some pictures to give you an idea of what I am talking about.
Growing Jade Plants - News
I have jade plants that are growing nicely. However, they reach a certain point where they get top heavy and bend over. Short of propping them up with sticks, how do I get them to grow stronger stems? Am I overwatering? Do I need bigger pots?
Low-angled winter sun and cool temperatures means plants take longer to grow to harvest, but they will get there. You have to pay attention to what varieties you grow, and do some experimenting to find the best varieties. Because plants are growing
Regular watering, or nights too warm, and the plant will remain healthy, but bloom-less." Penn State has a very nice Fact Sheet on jade plants authored by Katie Sanford. The Fact Sheet reviews basic information about growing and diseases and has
You can even grow these colourful plants in the living room or staircase and add decorate the house. Keep trimming the leaves and provide water and partial to full sunlight. Jade plant: Also known as Wandering Jew, you can grow this colourful foliage
Be aware that some houseplants like dieffenbachia, ornamental ivy, maidenhair fern, jade plant, fuchsia and begonia are sensitive to insecticidal soap. For scales and spider mite control, horticultural oil can be a better choice.
