Discover the natural ingredient to pour over the jade tree ‘s soil to encourage abundant blooms. A simple trick to bring out vanilla-scented flowers.
The jade tree (Crassula ovata) is one of the most popular succulents: easy to grow, long-lived, and capable of producing splendid flowers if properly cared for. But did you know there’s a natural ingredient you can add to your soil to stimulate its flowering and produce flowers with a delicate, vanilla scent? Find out what this simple remedy is and how to use it correctly.
What is the jade tree and why doesn’t it bloom?
The jade tree is a succulent native to southern Africa. Under ideal conditions, it produces small, fragrant, star-shaped white or pink flowers , but flowering is often sparse indoors. The main causes are:
- insufficient exposure to light
- improper irrigation
- Temperature changes
- lack of nutrients in the soil
To promote flowering, it is important to simulate the plant’s natural environment and feed it properly .