My plant is dying, can I save it?
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Smwh
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Last week we had snow and that morning I took it inside. Since then the dark circles on the leaves are not going away. I water it once a week but not heavily. Any suggestions?
5 answers
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I don't think it is dying. A bit weather damaged perhaps. I would cut back on the watering for a bit. Let it completely dry out before watering again. They don't like to be in moist soil. The spots won't heal up, but as the plant grows and new leaves form, they will be less noticeable among the new growth. Expect the growth rate to slow due to the cold. Ensure you have good drainage for this plant. I would put it back outside once the risk of snow and frosts has passed and the temperature warms a little. They are generally happier outside. These plants can die due to freezing when the water they hold in their fleshy leaves expands and kills the plant. Some succulents are more cold tolerant than others. Depends where they originate from.
Carole
on Nov 21, 2014
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Your plant got chilled. It still looks pretty good for being outside in the snow. Let it dry out between waterings too. and keep the leaves dry and do not fertilize. This plant likes low light conditions in the winter just like Poinsettias and Christmas cactus. The Jade plant can take a brief period of 45 degree temps and lower but not freezing. The brown is from being too cold. Just keep watching the plant and dry off the leaves and set it in an east window or room on the east side of your home and wait. you may lose some leaves but do not despair if you can keep it alive until spring where you put it back out then it will grow again. most important tip is to let it dry out between waterings! good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Nov 21, 2014
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I believe you will lose a few leaves but overall your plant doesn't appear frozen.
Myrna Engle
on Nov 22, 2014
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Question, should I trim the damaged leaves?
Smwh
on Nov 23, 2014
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It looks a bit better after I pruned. I didn't really have to pinch them off, instead they just felt off. Right now the stems are bright green again and the sprouts are growing healthy.
Smwh
on Nov 24, 2014
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