I have always wanted a Jade plant, first one I got had a small batch of four, which I very quickly killed off two of the sprouts, and slowly the other two. I realize now I over watered them. I was given a rather large plant, well, a foot high at Christmas, and I put it in a window, because the pot was larger than my window sill, I anchored it there so it would get lots of sunlight. I pulled it down yesterday because it has now grown above my window frame, it's now almost a foot and a half, well on the side facing out to the window, I had no idea it was growing very huge on that side! I thought it wasn't growing much because on the side facing inside, very little was happening. My only worry is this, there are little tiny white spots on the petals facing outside. Are these alright? I wiped a few off, but then stopped incase I should leave them alone. It's also tipping a bit, turning the barer side towards the sun for another half year should help balance this... right?
2006-08-09 05:21:15 · 5 answers · asked by Kendra 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Not sure what the white spots are, but if they are wiping off, keep wiping! It's actually a good thing to clean the dust off houseplants anyway; dust and dirt close up the pores of the plant so it can't "breathe," so wiping all the leaves down with a dampened cloth would be good for the plant. And yes, you can help to balance the plant by turning the barer side toward the sun. If it is so off-balance that the pot is tipping, you can prune the longest and heaviest branches back a bit and root the cuttings to start new plants. Let the cuttings sit out in the air for several days to form a calus, and then just stick them into a pot of soil, watering it once and then only when it gets dry. After you get your plant in a more balanced form, it would be smart to turn it regularly so that all sides receive an equal amount of light. If you turn the pot a quarter turn each week, it will grow evenly. Don't worry - as long as you are not overwatering, jade plants are very hard to kill!
2006-08-09 06:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White Spots On Jade Plant
2017-01-17 05:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will sound crazy, but here goes.
My jade plant does best as follows. In the warm weather, I put it outside in a partially shady spot (some sun, some shade). It seems very happy out there and does well regardless of how often it rains or whether or not I water it. In the cooler weather I bring it inside and place it in the coolest room (actually, I leave it where it is about 50 deg. F.) that gets some sun light. It does not need too much water in those conditions. Seems to enjoy the cold air and grows like crazy.
2006-08-09 05:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by prosopopoeia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think wiping the spots off should be a problem. Check the first site below for some common jade plant pests and see if what you have is listed. Then the second site is the home site, with more information and links on the jade plant to help you *fix* it up a bit. But I think you've got the right idea, really -- good luck!!
2006-08-09 06:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'sounds like you have mealy bug. if they look like little pieces of fluffy cotton, that 's what it is . mealy bug can kill quick if your not on top of killing them!! because it's a jade plant be careful what you use for pesticides(store bought). but using rubbing alcohol, wipe all infected parts. if it's really infested you might have to cut those sections off!! it sounds bad but it will save you plant. and it sounds like you've worked hard to keep it alive.
2006-08-09 09:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by jackiejoelgreen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋