Overwatering is the most common mistake made with a trailing jade plant. Its semi-succulent nature allows it to store moisture in its leaves, but excessive watering can result in root rot ...

My jade plant has grown beautifully for four years ... Okay, back to the problem of stems falling apart. A disease called root rot is probably to blame. It is caused by a fungus that lives in ...

Avoid overwatering your plant by doing the aforementioned finger test to prevent fungus from growing, and also make sure to use well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A jade plant is a great ...

the extra soil will stay wet and it may rot the roots.” Although plastic pots are plentiful these days, you’ll want to use age-old terra cotta or another heavy material for your jade plant ...

Soil Traditional potting soil mix will not work with jade plants or other succulents. These plants need a rocky soil or grainy soil that will allow for proper drainage and avoid root rot.

which roots more readily and is less likely to rot than freshly cut tissue," says Justin Hancock horticulturist for Costa Farms. If a leaf has fallen off of your jade plant, use it to make another ...

These abilities are most welcome in a jade plant, but are not always welcome in a succulent like purslane, usually considered a weed. During a wet summer, the roots might rot away but the tops ...