Jade Necklace Plant
Jade Necklace (Crassula perfoliata) is a succulent growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
0.5-1 meter
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Arid, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
40-50
Potting media
Cactus mix, well-drained
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-300 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low (indoor plant)
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-7 years
Health Benefits
Low (indoor plant)
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cactus mix, 25% perlite, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Mealybugs, Aphids, Leaf Spot
Symptoms
Wilting, white powder, sticky residue, brown spots
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Systemic fungicides, insecticides