How to care for Jade Tree succulents and the cultivation methods for variegated Jade Tree explained in the green plant flowers section are very useful tips, recommended for collection!
Today a succulent enthusiast asked: Can Jade Tree succulents be kept outdoors at 20°C?
Jade Tree
Although Jade Tree is also a succulent plant, it is generally only favored by older friends. Among the succulent enthusiasts I know, younger ones basically do not care for Jade Tree, and even if they do, they are not serious about it, but rather use it for grafting plants like长寿花. I personally don't like Jade Trees; I've been exposed to them for 7-8 years, but I've never had the desire to care for one, not even if I were given a 10-20 year old trunk, I would still find it taking up space.
Jade Tree old trunk
However, despite the dislike, Jade Tree is indeed very easy to care for and can easily grow into an old trunk. When we plant it, we can simply use garden soil mixed with some sandy soil to grow it well. But if you want to avoid problems with the Jade Tree and care for it better, it is recommended to give it a loose, breathable, and well-draining potting soil, such as a mixture of 40% decomposed leaf soil or peat, 40% coarse river sand, and 20% coal slag, ensuring the Jade Tree can grow with strong roots, thick stems, and lush branches.
Jade Tree old trunk
Although Jade Tree can tolerate semi-shade, it is best to keep it in a well-lit environment for daily care, so that its plant shape will be compact and its leaves will become very thick, enhancing its ornamental value. However, Jade Tree is not tolerant to direct sunlight, and in the summer when temperatures are high, it must be moved to a semi-shaded area to avoid leaf burn and unsightly sunspots.
How to care for Jade Tree succulents
Jade Tree
Also, when watering Jade Tree, it is important to follow the principle of "not watering when dry, but watering thoroughly when watering," otherwise, the Jade Tree will not only experience etiolation but its roots will also have problems. Keep in mind that many friends' Jade Trees die not from drought but from being "drowned" due to excessive watering. In daily care, if we control the moisture well, the Jade Tree will basically not have problems. Even with poor soil, it will only grow poorly and not die directly.
Jade Tree
Additionally, one point we must pay special attention to is that Jade Tree is not frost-tolerant, with its optimal growth temperature being between 20-28°C. Once the temperature drops below 10°C, it will enter a very slow growth state, and at temperatures below 5°C, it will completely stop growing. In simple terms, when the winter temperature is above 5°C, we can keep the Jade Tree outdoors for normal exposure, but if the temperature drops below 5°C, we must move it indoors, stop watering it, and keep the potting soil dry, otherwise, it will not only have frostbite and leaf drop but could even be frozen to death.
The detailed explanation of how to care for Jade Tree succulents and the cultivation methods for variegated Jade Tree shared above, I hope this article can bring you some help in green plant management!