How to raise succulent jade pendants

How to raise succulent jade pendants

Jade pendant succulent is named for its plump leaves and jade pendant-like shape. It is a variety favored by succulent lovers in recent years. Its care is similar to other succulents, but it also has unique needs. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the maintenance skills of succulent jade pendants.

1. Basic information about jade pendants and succulents

Jade pendant succulent (scientific name: Sedum morganianum), also known as "Chuanqian Sedum", belongs to the succulent plant of the Sedum family. Its leaves are oval, closely arranged, emerald green in color, and will show pink edges when exposed to sufficient light, making them highly ornamental.

2. Main points of maintenance of succulent jade pendants

1.Lighting management

Jade pendant succulents like plenty of light, but they need to avoid direct sunlight in summer, otherwise the leaves will be easily sunburned. It can be placed on a sunny window sill or balcony in spring and autumn. When the light is insufficient in winter, it can be appropriately supplemented with light.

2.Watering Tips

Jade pendants are succulent and are resistant to drought and waterlogging. Watering should follow the principle of "dry thoroughly and water thoroughly". Watering frequency needs to be reduced during high temperatures in summer to avoid root rot. When the temperature is low in winter, watering should be controlled to keep the soil slightly dry.

3.soil selection

Jade pendant succulents like loose and breathable soil. It is recommended to use special soil for succulents or prepare it yourself (such as peat soil + perlite + vermiculite, the ratio is 3:1:1).

4.temperature control

The suitable growth temperature of jade pendant succulents is 15-25℃. When the temperature is high in summer, ventilation and cooling are required. In winter, when the temperature is lower than 5℃, it needs to be moved indoors to keep warm.

5.Fertilization method

Jade succulents do not have high demand for fertilizers. You can apply diluted succulent fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month during the spring and autumn growing seasons, and stop fertilizing in summer and winter.

3. Common problems and solutions

1.Leaves turn yellow and fall off

It may be caused by overwatering or insufficient light. Soil moisture needs to be checked, watering should be reduced and lighting increased.

2.Leaf shriveling

It's usually a lack of water or a root problem. You can water it appropriately, and if the problem persists, check whether the root system is healthy.

3.Pest and disease control

Common diseases and insect pests of jade pendant succulents include scale insects and red spider mites. When you find an insect infestation, you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, or spray carbendazim and other insecticides.

4. Breeding skills

Jade pendant succulents can be propagated through leaf or branch cuttings. When inserting leaves, choose healthy leaves and place them flat on the soil surface to maintain a slightly humid environment. Roots will take place in about 2-3 weeks. For branch cuttings, healthy branches need to be cut, dried and then inserted into the soil.

5. Summary

The key to jade pendant succulent care lies in light, watering and soil management. As long as you master these key points, you can easily grow plump and green jade succulents. I hope this article can help you solve your doubts about maintenance and let your jade pendant succulents thrive!