Jade plant 'Hummel's Sunset' Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' (v)

Water

The jade plant is native to deserts and semi-deserts, so it tolerates even temporary drought quite easily. Even if the plant is forgotten and not watered for a very long time, it may drop a few leaves, but remain alive. 
Too wet soil in general is unacceptable.
Between waterings, the soil should dry out by 2/3.
During vegetation (spring and summer), water 1-2 times a week. In winter - once a month. If the plant is in a cool room - it can not be watered. However, you should still pay attention to the plant. If you notice that the leaves have become wrinkled, water the plant.

Light

Jade plant grows best in bright direct light. A sunny window is ideal.
It can also grow in darker conditions. However, if there is not enough light, the plant will change in appearance.

Temperature

In summer, the ideal temperature is 64 - 71° F during the day and 57 - 60° F at night.
In winter, the temperature is maintained at 60 - 64° F.
During the cold season, it is necessary to protect from drafts and cold air.
Can survive at lower temperatures of 30° F. At lower temperatures, the color of the leaves becomes more intense.

Pruning

If you want to form a thick trunk, pruning the side shoots should be started early. For the crown itself to have a definite shape, you need to continually prune the shoots with a clean pruning shear. Pruning can be done at any time of the year if you feel it is necessary, but it is best done in spring or summer when your plant is actively growing.

Soil

Jade plants need a very well-drained soil mixture to prevent root rot.
A soil mixture consisting of sod soil, leaf soil, mulch, and sand in a 2:1:1:1:1 ratio is used.
You can also use ready-made cactus soil with 7 ounces of biohumus added for every 7 pound of soil.
The pH of the soil should be between 5.5 and 6.5.

Repotting

After purchase, Jade plant needs to be transplanted after 2 weeks.
Jade plant should be transplanted regularly. This is especially important for young plants, as the plant grows quickly and the roots need more space.

Humidity & Misting

Jade plant grows well in a room with moderate humidity. High humidity level can cause festering of the stem and leaves, and too dry air will contribute to leaf fall.
A humidity level between 30 - 50% is suitable.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  All year round

• Outdoor

  It grows well outdoors in its natural habitat. 
  In other regions it is possible to grow outdoors under the right conditions: temperature should not be lower than 60° F (or briefly lowered to 30° F) and a bright place.

• Hardiness zone

  10 - 12 USDA

Life cycle

Jade plant very rarely blooms in room conditions. Sometimes the first flowering may occur after 10 years, but more often it does not occur at all.
If the Jade plant does bloom, it has white or pale pink flowers that give off a strong sweet fragrance. 
Flowering lasts a long time, up to 3 months.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring

• It can be easily propagated by stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, or basal shoots.
  The cuttings should be taken in the spring.
  Take stem cuttings 2-3 inches long and plant them in a 2-3 inch pot with equal parts of a mixture of peat moss and sand and keep it at normal room temperature in bright shaded light.

Pests

Spider mite, Diaspididae, Whitefly, Mealybug, Aphid

Diseases

Root Rot