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The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Caring for Jade Necklace Plant
If you’re looking for an indoor plant that’s both unique and easy to care for, the jade necklace plant is an excellent choice.
This succulent is native to South Africa and is also known as Crassula Ovata ‘Hobbit’ or ‘Gollum’.
It gets its name from the slightly tubular leaves that resemble a string of jade beads.
Appearance
The jade necklace plant has elongated leaves with red tips, which add a splash of color to its green foliage.
The leaves grow in a spiral pattern around the stem, giving it an unusual appearance.
The plant can reach up to 20cm in height and spread out laterally if left unpruned.
Care Tips
- Light: Place your jade necklace plant near a window where it can get plenty of bright but indirect sunlight.
Direct sun can scorch its leaves.
- Soil: Use well-draining soil that’s rich in organic matter.
You can mix sand or perlite into potting soil if necessary.
- Watering: Water your jade necklace when the top inch of soil feels dry to touch.
Don’t overwater as this succulent prefers drier conditions.
- Fertilizer: Feed your jade necklace once every two weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted at half strength.
- Potting:Jade Neckalce Plant does not need re-potting frequently so use pots that are one size larger than their current ones after several years or when roots start growing outside drainage holes at bottom.
Troubleshooting
If you notice any of these symptoms, take action to fix the issue:
- Yellow leaves: Overwatering or too much direct sunlight can cause yellowing.
Reduce watering and move the plant to a shadier location.
- Dry soil: If the soil feels dry but your jade necklace is still wilting, it may be dehydrated.
Give it a good soak and adjust your watering schedule.
- Pests: Jade necklaces are relatively pest-free but can attract mealybugs or spider mites if conditions are too humid.
Use neem oil or insecticidal soap to get rid of pests.
Propagation
Jade necklaces are easy to propagate using stem cuttings.
Here’s how:
- Cut a 3-4 inch stem from the parent plant with a clean, sharp knife.
- Dip the cut end in rooting hormone powder (optional).
- Plant it in well-draining potting soil and water lightly.
The cutting should root within 2-4 weeks and start showing new growth within 6 weeks.
You can also propagate jade necklaces by leaf cuttings or division, but stem cuttings yield faster results.
In Conclusion
The jade necklace plant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an unusual indoor succulent that’s easy to care for.
With proper attention paid towards lighting, watering, potting mixes etc., this beautiful plant will thrive indoors all year-round!
