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Used to baby my jade plant with filtered water and misting, now I just ignore it and let it dry out completely between waterings.
Switched after I killed two perfectly good jade plants by drowning them in care over three years. Anyone else find their succulents do better when you pretend they don't exist?
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nathan_hill6016d agoTop Commenter
You mentioned letting it "dry out completely between waterings" and I get why that works for a lot of people. But I actually found my jade plant does way better with a more consistent schedule, like watering it once every 10 to 14 days when the soil is mostly dry but not bone dry for too long. I tried the neglect method for a while and mine just dropped leaves and looked sad, like it couldn't hold onto any moisture. I think sometimes the whole "ignore your plants" thing gets a little overhyped, especially for jade plants that actually like a bit of structure if you get the drainage right. Maybe it depends on the specific plant or your climate, but mine hated being forgotten for weeks on end.
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olivia_murphy16d ago
The pot material makes a big difference too. Glazed holds moisture, terracotta dries fast. Have you tried switching?
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