My jade plant is sitting in the sun on my patio and looks like it's dying?

Question

Are Jade plants meant to be in the sun, it's a rather large sized plant as well.

Answer 1

Jades aren't necessarily full sun plants. They do better if shielded from the heat of the day sun. And don't overwater it, they are very easy to kill by drowning them.

Answer 2

Improper Temperature The plant is being kept at the wrong temperature. Day-time temperatures should range from 65 to 75 degrees, and night-time temperatures from 50 to 55 degrees. Too Much Water Jade plants should be watered infrequently. Too much water will result in root rot. Too Little Water Too little water will result in leaf drop, leaf spotting and dwarfing of the plant. When you do water, water thoroughly, wetting the soil entirely. Incorrect Soil Conditions The soil your jade plant is growing in may be wrong. Jade plants need soil mixtures that are half organic matter, such as potting soil and half inorganic, such as coarse Improper Lighting Jade plants require bright light to thrive. The light should be diffused and not direct, however, to avoid burning the plant. Insufficient or Improper Fertilization Do not apply fertilizer to dry soil, as this will damage the root system. Insufficient fertilization will stunt the plant.

Answer 3

Not really jades prefer do be in bright light but not direct sunlight so what you can do is move the jade tree in a window that gets bright light and leave it there and in about a week to two weeks it should be back to it's normal color.

Answer 4

I would place it somewhere where it gets indirect or filtered sunlight. Full sun is too much for a jade plant.

Answer 5

If you are in California it may survive outside, but in a lot of the country it must be inside in the winter. Don't overwater it. It could be sunburned, mine has gotten sunburned outside in past years. They come back though, if you remove unhealthy looking leaves. You can do a bit of pruning on them to influence the way they grow. Schultz makes a cactus and succulent food that you just put in the water when you water them.

Answer 6

not all plants like direct sun light, you should find a place for it in the house.

Answer 7

Don't know if this helps, but I drowned mine I'm sure. I didn't know at the time they would do that. I had it in indirect light.