When does the Jade Tree bloom
Let's talk about when the Jade Tree blooms and a brief introduction to the blooming period of the Jade Tree, a topic about flowers and plants. Let's learn about it together.
For the Jade Tree, flower enthusiasts should be familiar with it, but when it comes to the blooming of the Jade Tree, it is somewhat rare. Because many flower enthusiasts have been raising Jade Trees for twenty to thirty years without seeing them bloom, and if a Jade Tree in someone's home blooms, it is a rare event. In fact, as more and more people start raising Jade Trees, the blooming of Jade Trees has also become more frequent and common. After entering winter, the Jade Tree begins to enter the blooming period. By doing five things, the flowers become beautiful and the leaves turn green, doubling the "beauty" and making your Jade Tree enter the "rare" category.
When does the Jade Tree bloom
The blooming period of the Jade Tree is mainly in late autumn, winter, and early spring when the weather is relatively cool. Many flower enthusiasts' Jade Trees bloom in winter, and a few rare Jade Trees can also bloom in summer. In the northern regions, if there is heating at home, the Jade Tree can bloom after the heating starts in winter. In the southern regions, if there is no heating at home, the Jade Tree will bloom in late autumn or spring. Therefore, whether you are in the south or the north, the Jade Tree has already entered the blooming period or is about to enter the blooming period. Pay attention to maintenance, and you may be able to make the Jade Tree bloom.
How many years does it take for the Jade Tree to bloom
There is no fixed answer to how many years it takes for the Jade Tree to bloom. Some flower enthusiasts can make their Jade Trees bloom in two to three years, while others have not seen their Jade Trees bloom even after raising them for thirty to forty years. Theoretically speaking, a Jade Tree propagated from cuttings has the ability to bloom in the second year. However, the older and more mature the plant is, the stronger its blooming ability will be. The reason your Jade Tree does not bloom after years of maintenance is mainly due to the lack of proper care, not meeting the blooming conditions. Some flower enthusiasts say that Jade Trees have male and female genders, with males not blooming and females blooming. However, Jade Trees do not have male or female genders, and every plant can bloom with proper care.
How to make the Jade Tree bloom
1. The age of the plant should be sufficient
As mentioned earlier, a Jade Tree propagated from cuttings has the ability to bloom in the second year after survival. But if your Jade Tree was just propagated this year, it is very unlikely to bloom. Don't try to force it to bloom; focus on nurturing the plant shape and consider blooming next year.
When does the Jade Tree bloom
2. Temperature should be guaranteed
The Jade Tree is not cold-resistant and fears the cold. After entering the blooming period, the minimum temperature should be maintained above 10 degrees Celsius (below 10 degrees Celsius will stop growing, and below 5 degrees Celsius may cause frostbite or death), the maximum temperature should be maintained below 25 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference should be controlled within 10 degrees Celsius to facilitate blooming. Especially when the temperature is between 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, it is the easiest to differentiate flower buds and produce small white flowers. High or low temperatures will inhibit the differentiation of flower buds in the Jade Tree, preventing blooming.
3. The humidity should be low
The Jade Tree prefers a dry growing environment. During winter maintenance, the air humidity should be below 50% to facilitate blooming. If the air humidity is too high, the Jade Tree will have excessive vegetative growth, with leaves that are dark green, shiny, wide, and thick, making it difficult to bloom. Because the Jade Tree is more likely to bloom in a dry environment, it is easier to bloom in the north and more difficult in the south. The Jade Tree prefers dry conditions, so avoid spraying water on the leaves during routine maintenance. Spraying water can lead to leaf and stem rot, as well as the growth of aerial roots, affecting overall aesthetics.
4. Sufficient lighting is required
The Jade Tree likes sunlight but fears strong light. Apart from providing some shade during hot weather in summer and early autumn, maintaining the plant in a well-lit area during late autumn and winter is more conducive to blooming. If the Jade Tree is maintained in a place with insufficient lighting for a long time, not only will it not bloom, but the leaves will become longer and thinner, with an increased internode spacing, greatly reducing its ornamental value. When the daily sunlight exposure is maintained for more than 5 hours during the fall and winter seasons, the blooming ability of the Jade Tree will greatly improve.
5. Water control for maintenance
In winter, with low temperatures and large temperature differences, it is appropriate to control the watering of the Jade Tree, watering only when the potting soil is almost dry. Water control not only helps the Jade Tree bloom but also prevents freezing and excessive growth. Especially in winter when it's very cold and there is no heating, the Jade Tree's cold resistance will be much better with controlled watering. Too much water in winter may not be a problem, but in the spring when the weather warms up, the leaves may start to wrinkle, soften, and gradually fall off.
Is it good for the Jade Tree to bloom
Those who have seen the Jade Tree bloom should know that the flowers of the Jade Tree are relatively small and cannot compare in beauty to winter-blooming flowers like the longevity flower or the crab claw orchid. However, the blooming of the Jade Tree is not common, and it pretty much looks the same all year round. Occasionally blooming still refreshes the eyes and doubles the beauty. When the Jade Tree blooms, it doesn't grow new branches or leaves. Some Jade Trees that are not in good condition may even show symptoms like withering, yellowing, and falling off of old leaves due to the consumption of a lot of nutrients during blooming. Also, the flowers of the Jade Tree are small and do not bloom all at once. Most of them are maintained indoors, so when the flowers fade, they fall off every day, making cleaning more troublesome. In summary, the blooming of the Jade Tree has its pros and cons. If you really want it to bloom, follow the five points mentioned above and give it some "torture," and it will bloom. If you don't mind whether it blooms or not, as long as it grows healthily.
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