Care tips for beautiful old jade
#Crassula #Jade I recently inherited this beautiful old jade plant.
The bark is flaky but not mushy. Some leaves are yellowing, but they still feel firm. The soil is dark and old, and it is covered with bonsai moss that gets hard when dry. As for the babies, only the middle one has roots and is hanging on. It has been like this for at least the past few months, but I do not know what happened before.
I think the old soil holds too much water, but I am worried that repotting will shock the plant. What would you do? Any tips for an old jade?
The bark is flaky but not mushy. Some leaves are yellowing, but they still feel firm. The soil is dark and old, and it is covered with bonsai moss that gets hard when dry. As for the babies, only the middle one has roots and is hanging on. It has been like this for at least the past few months, but I do not know what happened before.
I think the old soil holds too much water, but I am worried that repotting will shock the plant. What would you do? Any tips for an old jade?
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It appears that the plant is overwatered, likely due to the current soil mix. Here’s what I would do: Wait until the soil dries out completely. Then, gently remove the old soil from the roots. Allow the plant to dry out for at least 5-7 days in a bright but not directly sunny location to prevent any damage to the roots. After the drying period, repot the Jade plant in a slightly larger pot with drainage holes and use a new succulent soil mix. Place the plant in a bright but not overly sunny spot. No watering is necessary for at least a week.
