How To Care For A Hanging Jade Plant. Plant jade plants in Miracle-Gro Cactus Palm Citrus Potting Mix. If you do choose to fertilize use a balanced fertilizer at half the strength recommended on the package.
If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water pour off any excess water after a few minutesnever let your jade plant sit in water. If you are growing your potted jade plant outdoors you may need to bring it indoors in the winter if temperatures fall below 40F to protect the plant from cold and frost. Fill the pot about two-thirds full of your potting soil then place the plant in the center of the pot.
For proper jade plant care fertilize your jade plant about once every six months.
The jade we brought in from the Sensory Garden was flopping due to excessive growth toward the sun. Theres even a saying - Jade by the door poor no more. Your plant will be happiest in a clay pot that allows the roots to breathe. Thus shallow wide pots may work better for these plants.