Jade Insect Pests Learn About Common Pests Of Jade Plants

What kind of bugs do jade plants get?
What is eating my jade plant?
What is killing my jade plant?
Why do jade plants get bugs?
What is white stuff on my jade plant?
Why are there white dots on my jade plant?
What are the black spots on my jade plant?
Where should you place a jade plant?
Do jade plants like to be crowded?

What kind of bugs do jade plants get?

There are really only four insects that seem to infest Jade plants (Crassula argentea) with much regularity. They are mealy bugs, root mealy bugs, scale, and to a lesser extent, spider mites. Mealy bugs will be evident by their white cotton like covering.

What is eating my jade plant?

Mealybugs and spider mites provide other threats to jade plants. Mealybugs will appear as pieces of white cotton and spider mites can be difficult to spot at only 1/20th of an inch in length. Mealybugs eat away at the plant, leaving dents in the leaves.

What is killing my jade plant?

Well-draining soil is a must, otherwise rot will kill your plant in time. If your jade plant is infested with bugs, chances are they are easily controllable mealybugs. If the stems or leaves have problems or growth stops, too much or too little watering is likely the cause.

Why do jade plants get bugs?

Jade Plants Indoors

They thrive in sunny windows indoors. The thick-skinned plants are relatively trouble-free, their main risk being rot caused by too much water in the soil or on the foliage. Insect infestations are rare, but are often due to pests brought in from the garden or introduced by new houseplants.

What is white stuff on my jade plant?

White spots on jade plants can be a result of powdery mildew fungal disease. This fungal disease forms the white spots on the plant during the winter season due to cooler temperatures and excessive humidity. During winter, sunshine is limited and light is also low. As a result; plants receive improper circulation.

Why are there white dots on my jade plant?

The main reasons jade plants have white spots include mold growth such as powdery mildew, excess salt excretion or an insect infestation.

What are the black spots on my jade plant?

Black spots are generally caused by over-watering, sunburn, or sometimes bugs. The spots won't go away. Once a succulent leaf is damaged or scarred, the only way to hide the spot is to remove the leaves with spots. If the black spots are dry, it's most likely caused by sunburn.

Where should you place a jade plant?

According to Feng Shui practices, it encourages placing Jade Plants in east locations for family harmony, health, initiation of projects, scholarly pursuits; in southeast locations for wealth luck; in west locations for creativity or children luck; and in northwest locations for the luck of mentors, teachers and ...

Do jade plants like to be crowded?

Jade plants need bright light, but should not be exposed to a lot of direct sun (which may cause leaf scorch). ... Jade plants like to be crowded and rarely need to be potted up into larger containers; however it is recommended that you replace the soil every three years.