Why jade tree grows slowly and how to fix the problem

Although Crassula (Crassula) and undemanding plant, but sometimes, for some unknown reasons, its growth and development is slowed down. Consider why this might happen, and how to fix the problem.

Possible errors in the care

The main reasons for the slow growth of Jade are the following factors:

· Root rot due to excess moisture;

· The presence of pests;

· Inappropriate size of the pot;

· Correctly matched primer;

· Lack of food;

· A wrong place content.

If growth retardation occurs in winter, it is normal for almost all greenery.

What to do

To Crassula resumed growth, follow these steps:

1. If the hive is growing too large a pot, it must be changed to a smaller one: until the root system is not opletet earthen room, ground part will not develop;

2. Heavy earth changed to light, loose substrate consisting of peat, leaf and turf ground, sand;

3. Place the contents of Jade select shading from the bright sun;

4. If the roots begin to rot, which means that they produce excessive watering.

The plant is transplanted into dry soil, watered only later after dried up on topsoil 1.5-2 cm (rotted roots first cut to the healthy parts, which are then sprinkled with crushed activated coal). At the bottom of the pot must be drainage layer;

5. In spring and summer, Crassula need to be fed, but not often, and not abundant. Enough 1 every 2 weeks pour fertilizer solution, the concentration of 2-fold lower than for other plants. In autumn and winter dressing is not performed;

6. Inspect the leaves and trunks for pest detection. If any, the plants were sprayed with insecticide. Scale insects can be removed manually by wiping all the vegetative part of the bush with a damp cloth.

Crassula that had beautiful magnificent form, the shoots must be constantly pinch.

This procedure stimulates dormant lateral buds, and you can use it to get hold of the young plants to take root, shoots. Cut spending (pinched) it is necessary in the period of active growth Crassula (spring, summer).

Thus, if Crassula slowed growth, you must carefully examine her, identify and correct their shortcomings, and then scrub thank rapid build-up of green mass.