Hi there. I overwatered my jade plant last time I watered it. I don't think it's been getting too much water previous to that. There was actually standing water that didn't absorb overnight. I soaked up the excess water with a rag, but is there anything more I can do to prevent root rot? Will it be OK if it's just overwatered once? Should I just set it outside to dry out, or would that be too much sun for it? I'd appreciate any info. Thanks.
Overwatering only once in a while is okay. It's only when the roots are in water for extended periods of time that there would be the danger of root rot. I have a nice big jade that I water once a week just to get the soil slightly moist and it's been growing nicely for the past 3 years.
Thanks! I'm a beginner when it comes to both indoor and outdoor gardening, so I was hoping it'd be OK. Time will tell. For me, the best types of plants seem to be those that can take sporadic watering, or a little abuse, because sometimes the kids go on watering streaks, too.
Succulents like this store water in their petals. Once they're full, they stop absorbing it. They'll become softer to the touch as they dry out and might even get wrinkles on them. I wouldn't let it go that far, but no real harm done. I mist mine every morning really good and water about once a week. x
damn i did the same thing to mine! my boyfriend and i had both watered the thing, not realizing that the other had already done so. basically, it was watered twice in a row! ever since then, it's gotten weird. the leaves are no longer thick and fleshy - they are drooping, wrinkled and thin. any thing i can do to save it at this point? i've been cutting back on water for it...
Sounds like it may be too late or your jade. You could try taking it out of the pot and inspecting it around the crown area, where the stem turns into roots. If that area is damaged, about the only thing you could do is try to taking cuttings from the top and start a new plant, but the top doesn't sound good either.
different jade question: mine has lower leaves (only) that yellow. This is a this year phenomenon, it hasn't done this in the last 5-6 years we've had it. aside from iron, what should I be looking at?
Is the plant real big? Plants "turn off" lower leaves that don't get enough light so they can devote their energy to the upper growth. The lower leaves are the oldest growth and are the first to die off. Overwatering could be a problem too. How's your tap water? If you're unsure, I'd use purified water on it and see if it clears up. x
