Senecio jacobsenii, Trailing Jade Plant

About The Plant

Also known as vining jade or weeping jade, is a succulent plant. It prefers warm temperatures. This plant is characterized by it  thick stems, as well as its flat, teardrop-shaped leaves that stick out perpendicular to the stem and grow in an overlapping pattern like shingles. It produces blooms of bright orange flowers. Trailing jade is used as a groundcover, though in common usage, it’s a popular choice of houseplant due to its lush appearance. As an indoor plant, trailing jades look particularly striking in hanging baskets that allow the stems to hang down and also planted as an outdoor plant.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight

• Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for Trailing Jade plant growth.

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and porus.
• The sand mimics trailing jade’s natural habitat.
• Perlite and other materials can help aerate the potting mix, reducing the potential for root rot.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season  feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Pests

• One of the primary pests that afflict trailing jade is mealybug.
• If you notice a white, cottony substance where the leaf meets the stem, remove it and wipe the area clean with a small amount of rubbing alcohol.

Repotting

• Due to their limited root structure and slow growth, trailing jade plants typically don’t require repotting.
• If you do want to repot your trailing jade, choose a pot with adequate drainage and use a fresh bag of potting soil.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Trailing Jade Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Trailing Jade Uses