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Tips To Maintain A Jade Plant

Give jade plant at least 4 to 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight for the greenest, healthiest leaves. Growing in part sun will result in narrow leaves that take on a grayish cast.

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Although jade plants may need a little more water in the spring and summer months, watering only once a week or even once a month should suffice.

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The best pot for a jade plant either a ceramic pot or sturdy plastic pot with great drainage, will keep the soil and roots from becoming too soggy.

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As the jade plant grows, so will its roots. To encourage growth, repot young jade plants every two to three years and older jade plants every four to five years.

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Mealybugs are the most common bug to infect jade plants. These pests look like white, moldy patches on plants, and they’re typically found under the leaves.

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