PHILLIP WATSON | the Night Temperatures Are Consistently Above 50F
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Tips for Success Water: Water your plants immediately after taking them out of the box. In the fall and winter time they would rather stay more dry than more wet. However during the active growing period of spring and summer, they like to have their soil just moist to the touch, but not overly soggy or damp. Jade: This succulent plant is an awesome house plant that can remain inside year round. They create unique branching that resembles a small tree. With proper care they will also produce small, slightly fragrant white flowers in the winter time. If you have the ability, place your Jade outside during the warm months when PHILLIP WATSON | the night temperatures are consistently above 50F. They will grow Designs exponentially faster during this time. For many years they were seen as a good luck plant, bringing their owners fortune. For that PLANTING AND GROWING GUIDE reason they continue to be a very popular housewarming gift and holiday present. Propagation?: One of the best traits about this plant is how easy it is to propagate and make new plants. You can simply take a single leaf and place it in succulent or cactus soil mix, give it a little water, and cover with an upturned glass jar until it begins to sprout. Then you can keep it for yourself, or share the love. Jade House Plant Crassula ovata Phillip Watson Designs is fulfilled by Roberta’s Inc. We arent happy if you arent happy. If you have any questions regarding your order please call us at 1-800-428-9726 during the hours of 80 am and 40 pm EST. You can email questions to us at lantuestonsoetasno. If your bulbs, cuttings, etc. do not sprout, or your plant dies within 90 days from the date of shipment, "Magic isn't so much we will send you a replacement free of charge. We cannot accept responsibility for losses due to what you create, @phillipwatsondesigns phillipwatsondesigns extreme weather or neglect. Simply call us at the above toll tree number or fill out the plant replacement form on our website at oetasnueadenso. it's what you notice." Robertas will replace it with a similar or comparable plant at no charge. If your replacement is not available or it is too late in the season to ship, it will ship the following year. Annual and Trical Plants Quick Reference Plant Caretaking Plant Type: Tropical Upon Arrival: Please take plants out of the box immediately and remove any shipping materials from around the plants. Give them Light/Sun: Full Sun some water and place them in a warm sunny area for 1-2 days before replanting. Mature Height: 1-2’ Planting Depth & Spacing: Unless you live where the temperatures Mature Spread: 1-2’ rarely dip below 45F, you must plant these in containers. If planting outside, dig a deep enough hole so that the entire plant easily fits Bloom Time: Autumn by into the hole and the top of the soil line of your plant is flush with second season the top of the soil in the hole you have dug. It is important that the soil line of your plant does not protrude above the soil line in the USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 ground or container. Space plants about 12” apart. Potted Plants: Make sure your container has holes to allow excess water to drain. It is important that your Jade plant has excellent drainage. Plant one plant in an 8-12” container. Soil Preparation: Any bagged potting mix is good. Ensure soil has good drainage. Watering: To determine if your plant needs water, put your finger in the top of the soil and if the top inch is dry, it is time to water. Jade is a succulent plant and it is generally better to underwater Planting Steps than overwater. During the autumn and winter months watering Remove plants from their box and take off other packing Step 1 about once or twice a month is typically enough. When the plant materials. Open your box outside or somewhere you don’t mind is actively growing in spring and summer, they to have a soil that is getting messy, as some of the soil may have been shaken loose in just barely moist all the time. transit. Fertilizer: Use PWD slow release fertilizer upon planting. Step 2 Check if your plant is thirsty. They probably need a nice drink of water after their voyage. If the plant feels light or the soil is Pet Considerations: Ensure your pets do not consume plants. dry to the touch, give your plants a watering. Optimal Lighting: These succulents like as much light as possible. A Step 3 Allow your plants time to adjust to their new home before southern facing window is ideal. re-planting by placing them in a warm sunny spot for 1-2 days. Then they will be ready for re-planting with renewed vigor. Step 4 Pull away or cut off any yellow or brown leaves, or any old flowers – this is normal. Step 5 Unless you live where temperatures rarely dip below 50F, these must be grown in containers. You may simply keep your Jade in the container they arrived in, slide the grower pot into another container or replant into a more decorative container. If transplanting do so as soon as possible. Choose a container that is roughly the same size or just slightly larger than the original shipping container. Replant and ensure original top of the soil is flush with the new soil line and ensure the entire root system is completely covered.. Water after planting your plant. .