New member needs advice please :)

hi All,

I am a new member on this forum. I would not really describe myself as a gardener but its a growing passion.

I have a money plant (think its officially called a jade plant). I was given a small cutting 18 months ago which literally consisted of two leaves.

Anyway it now about inches tall and probably has 35-40 leaves.
Its planted in a smallish pot - I now want to replant it in a larger pot.

I have a few questions.

What type of soil should I use (im not familiar with ph levels etc so would just need off the shelf stuff etc)

Should / Could I use fertiliser?

How often should I water the plant?


I look forward to your responses.

Thanks

 

Hi there Aero,
so glad you came here to ask your "how to's". If you can keep your money plant healthy, you'll never be destitute - so look after it. Yep, thru' Winter, it won't want much water - never leave its feet in water, drain off after a few minutes. In late Spring it will respond to the stronger light, longer day length and increasing sun's warmth and will grow on. In the Summer, a gentle leaf wash/shower outdoors will make it happy and you may even find an extra couple of quid in a pocket that you'd forgotten about !!
enjoy GC - it's a great happy garden,
Jenny

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner

 

aero

 

I presume you Jade plant is a Crassula, a robust succulent which can survive neglect. Tolerant of poor soil and (as above) hates being wet, particularly in winter.
A general potting compost with some added grit, to assist drainage, will be ok but not now, wait until March.