Of course it’s every gardener’s nightmare to see their plants suffer…
Especially with jade plants, their beautiful appearance and uniqueness…
… is just a really majestic thing to be ruined.
No gardener will ever want to face this kind of problem with their beloved babies…
Hear it from Lila!
I have a variegated jade plant that is in the color red…
It was a really beautiful kind of jade plant…
One day, I spot something different with my originally green jade plant…
Its leaves turned red on the tips, but I don’t know what’s causing it…
At first, I thought it was just the red cultivar that blooms late…
But as time goes, I see the difference of redness present between these two…
I started to worry, cause I don’t want my plants to die…
So I hurry and search on what the possible cause may be for that kind of redness…
After finding out, I don’t have to worry anymore…
Curious why?
We’ll answer your curiosity through this article!
Leaves Of Jade Plants Are Turning Red
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Your Jade plant was previously covered in lush green foliage when suddenly its leaves turn red…
It may appear unnatural and you may wonder why this is happening and if it is damaging your plant…
The red foliage might be appealing to you, so you chose to encourage it…
However, you don’t want to risk damaging the plant…
You are here to find out why your Jade plant leaves are turning red, and we can help…
A major cause is:
- Overexposure to the sun
- Lack of water
- Lack of fertiliser
Each of these issues will be discussed in turn…
Overexposure To The Sun
Jade plants typically thrive under bright light, but they don’t always like direct sunlight…
Like many succulent plants, jades prefer the full sun or bright filtered light of a south-facing window. Jade plants do best where they get four or more hours a day of direct sunlight. Jade plants do best with daytime temperatures between 65 and 75 °F, and nighttime temperatures between 50 and 55 ° F. During the winter months, protect plants from drafts and do not let their foliage touch windowpanes.
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The main reason why Jade plants turn red when receiving too much sunlight…
… is because they receive too much solar radiation.
The same as humans, jade plants can get sunburnt from strong sun…
This isn’t necessarily a problem. In general, if the stems stand upright, the leaves are healthy…
… and the tips are turning a rich reddish colour, then your plant is not a problem.
Is your plant growing well with these red leaves?
If not, move it away from the source of the light…
However, if your plant looks healthy then any changes should be left alone…
We want full, healthy plants rather than plants with leggy growth…
We might be better of with less light because it causes plants with leggy growth to look unkempt…
Lack of Water
It is also possible that jade plant leaves can turn red when they get too little water…
… but this is usually not a problem since jade plants are drought tolerant.
Watering your plant frequently, with well-draining soil and drainage holes…
… if it turns red between waterings it may not be a problem.
Plants become infected when their leaves turn brown, shrivel up and fall off, or their stems droop over…
The early symptoms of a problem include the Jade plant’s leaves turning red…
However, if your plant appears healthy despite the red leaves, then your plant is just fine…
Lack of Fertilizer
It could be the lack of fertilizer you are adding that is causing Jade plant leaves to turn red…
… as too little nutrients can hinder the growth of the plants.
If you don’t like red on your leaves, maybe it’s time to start feeding it…
In Spring, Summer, and Autumn, try using a half strength fertilizer once a fortnight…
… and you should begin to notice it slowing down…
… as long as your plant is receiving enough water and not getting too much sunlight.
To sum it up…
Based on your knowledge of the causes, you can decide if your plant is healthy…
… if you like red color, if you want to keep it and if your answers to these questions are positive…
… you can adjust your plant care regimen accordingly.
Conclusion
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