Chinese Jade Plant
Chinese Jade (Crassula perfoliata) is a succulent growing 6-12 inches 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
5-10 cm
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
south africa
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Dry
Temperature (°)
5-25°C
Humidity (%)
30-50%
Potting media
Cactus mix
Fertilizers
Low-nitrogen succulent fertilizer
Watering
Light watering
Plant Weight
100-500 g
Flowering Time
Rare flowering
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, indoor
NPK ratio
01:02:02
life Span
Perennial (10+ years)
Health Benefits
Decorative, drought-resistant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sandy soil, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Mealybugs, Aphids, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew
Yellowing, mushy leaves White cottony masses on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Brown/black spots on leaves White powdery spots on leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering, Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Neem oil, sulfur spray
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Fungicides containing myclobutanil.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Improves indoor air quality by absorbing toxins.
· In traditional medicine, its leaves are used for treating warts and skin infections.
· Some believe it helps in relieving diabetes symptoms.