The jade plant is a beautiful, succulent plant that’s popular in homes and offices. It can be grown indoors as well as outdoors in a warm climate. The jade plant comes in a variety of sizes, including dwarf varieties that only grow to about 6 inches tall. Jade plants have thick stems with green leaves that look like large blades of grass. They bloom with white or purple flowers depending upon the variety you have chosen.
In this article we will discuss how much sun jade plants need? We will also help you identify potential problems caused by too little or too much light for your jade plant.
How Much Sun Does Jade Plant Need?
If your jade plant is not getting at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, then you need to move it to a sunnier location. Jade plants can tolerate partial shade, but they will not thrive in it. If your plant is getting at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and still isn’t growing well, try increasing the amount of fertilizer you use on the plant.
Does Jade Plant Prefer Full Sun?
You may be wondering what “full sun” means when it comes to jade plants. The answer is simple: it’s a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Jade plant prefers more intense light than most succulents, which is why they tend to thrive in tropical climates. If you have a jade plant that’s not getting enough light, its leaves will appear pale and droopy instead of lush and green. It may also lose its variegation, so be sure your jade has plenty of exposure to bright light if you want it in your home garden or office.
Jade plants can tolerate partial shade, but only for short periods of time—if the soil does not receive at least four hours’ worth of consistent sunlight each day, it won’t get enough photosynthetic energy from its leaves to sustain itself long term (and without photosynthetic energy from its leaves, your jade plant won’t produce food).
Can Jade Plant Grow in Shade?
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent that’s popular in many homes because of its easy care. In fact, you might even be wondering if there is such thing as too much sun for jade plants! There are some precautions to take when growing jade plants in the shade:
- Too much sun can burn your plant and kill it.
- If you don’t water them regularly, they will turn brown and die quickly.
- The leaves need direct sunlight for photosynthesis to occur so they can produce food for themselves (and you).
Where Does Jade Plant Grow Best?
Jade plants are hardy succulents that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. They’re native to Mexico and Central America, but they’ve become popular tropical houseplants because they’re so easy to care for.
Jade plants are considered tropical plants because they will die if exposed to temperatures below 50 F (10 C) for more than two weeks at a time. However, jade plants are relatively cold hardy and can withstand brief drops in temperature down to 39 F (4 C).
If you live in a warm climate and want to grow jade plants outdoors, the best time to plant them is during the spring or summer. If you live in an area where temperatures occasionally drop below 40 F (4 C), your jade plant might be able to survive without any special care during these times if it’s protected from drafts and wind.
Can Jade Plant Get Too Much Sun?
You can tell if your jade plant is getting too much sun by checking for yellow leaves and brown spots. If you see any wilting or leaf drop, there’s a good chance that the sun is making it too hot for your plant. As well, keep an eye out for leaf burn, scorch and curl; if these are present it may be time to move the plant into partial shade.
Jade plants also need regular watering; soil that’s too dry will cause them to suffer as well as get too much light exposure from the air being heated up by direct sunlight hitting their leaves directly (which can cause burning).
Signs Your Jade Plant Isn’t Getting Enough Sunlight
If your Jade plant isn’t getting enough sunlight, it will start showing signs. These can be subtle or dramatic, depending on the amount of sun your plant has been getting. Here are some of the most common signs that you need to move your jade plant:
- Leaves turn yellow, brown or red
- Leaves curl and drop
- Leaves are small and thin
Jade plants thrive in full sun, but they don’t do well with too much direct sunlight (more than 6 hours a day). If you’re growing your jade plant indoors near a window, make sure not to put it directly in front of the window where it’ll get too much direct sunlight.
Conclusion
Jade plant is an easy-to-grow succulent that requires moderate sunlight. It looks best when it’s left in the sun for a few hours per day, but if your home has a lot of windows or you have an outdoor patio that gets plenty of sunlight, then you should be able to keep your jade plant happy with minimal care.
