What is the reason for the growth of rainbow jade succulents and how to prevent them from growing too tall

As people's living standards improve, more and more people are raising flowers and plants at home, and the succulent rainbow jade has become people's first choice because it does not take up space and is easy to survive. So what is the reason for the succulent rainbow jade to grow too long? How can we prevent the rainbow jade from growing too long? Let's take a look.

What is the reason for the growth of succulent rainbow jade

1. Lack of light

When succulents are in an environment with poor lighting conditions, they will stretch themselves towards the sun in order to get as much light as possible, resulting in thin branches and large leaf spacing, making the plants lack beauty.

2. Too much watering

During the growing season, if you water succulents too much, it will stimulate their growth instinct and make them grow vigorously, resulting in leggy growth.

3. Too much fertilizer

Most succulent plants are leaf-viewing plants, so they need more nitrogen fertilizer to grow. If too much nitrogen fertilizer is added to the soil, its stems and leaves will grow rapidly, the leaves will be emerald green, and it will lose its ornamental value.

How to prevent the growth of rainbow jade

Adequate lighting

It is best to keep the rainbow jade under the sun. If placed in a cool place, the rainbow jade will just grow taller and the leaves will become very sparse, losing its ornamental value. When grown under the sun, the leaves will be densely packed and will turn red, which looks very beautiful.

Reduce moisture

Succulent plants have the ability to store water. Too much water will also cause them to grow too tall. In addition, they will not turn red. Therefore, do not water them too much during the growing season. On the one hand, the roots will rot, and on the other hand, they will not grow well. The tall growth and green leaves will not look good. Succulent plants can grow well with proper water control.

Rainbow Jade Maintenance Method

1. Lighting

We all know that succulents like sunlight. The more sunlight there is, the better and brighter the leaves and colors will be. So at least 6-8 hours of sunlight a day is the first step to growing succulents well.

2. Watering

We all say that succulents are better in a drier state, so keep your hands off. Water less. It's not about less watering, but less frequent watering. Water again when the plant is completely dry, and observe the wrinkles and wilt of the leaves before watering. If the leaves are full, it means it is not lacking water.

3. Soil preparation

Succulent plants like sandy soil with good air permeability and good drainage. You can add peat and granular soil. There are many types of granular soil, such as medical stone, volcanic rock, perlite, vermiculite, etc. You can add it at will, as long as the particles are larger than peat.

4. Temperature difference

Temperature difference is the most important factor that determines the color of succulents. The greater the temperature difference, the better the condition and the redder the color. Therefore, succulents are generally the most beautiful in winter. Indoor maintenance, open windows for ventilation, spray water droplets on the leaves at night to artificially create temperature differences. Outdoor cultivation is of course the best choice. Because outdoor cultivation not only has a good ventilation environment, but also a large temperature difference.