Houseplants have turned into a decorative element for homeowners. The more plant life at one’s home, the greener the ambiance feels. The Jade plant, which is also termed a money plant, is native to South Africa. It is famous for its tree-like appearance. Its smooth, oval-shaped leaves and strong, woody stems make the jade plant Feng Shui one of the best houseplants for positive energy as they are some of the luckiest and cherished for their aesthetic appeal that will thrive comfortably all year around.
Spaces to Place the Jade Plant
Jade plants perform well in bright indoor places, such as south- or west-facing windows. If one has to consider the size as well, then go ahead with a raised planter in a bright corner space or a small pot on the windowsill. And, if you keep them outside, they will grow better as long as you keep them back inside on colder or winter days. They can live up to 50 years if given proper care. Here are the detailed ideas to plant it.
East or Southeast-Facing
As per Feng Shui, the southeast corner of the home or a room is the top spot to place a jade plant if one is looking for the most auspicious area around their home. This corner is also known as the “wealth corner” meaning if one places the jade plant in the southeast corner, it will attract financial strength and prosperity as it is believed to enhance this energy.
South or West-Facing
When you don't happen to have an east or southeast-facing window, you should place the plants in a south or west-facing position as they will get a good deal of consistent sunlight throughout the day. It won't be as auspicious as some other placements in your home, but the small houseplant would thrive all year round in this space.
The Entrance
The jade plant acts as a guardian and keeps the negative energy outside, bringing positivity and prosperity to the home. Therefore, wherever you have ample space, keep your potted plants there. However, keeping a jade plant either around the main entrance or the front door of your home invites good opportunities. It can also enhance the look of the hallway as it is believed to attract financial strength, luck, and wisdom into your home. So, keeping a jade plant on each side of the door creates goodwill.
Workspace at Home
A jade plant can be used ideally as a decor item for your workspace or home office. It can increase focus and productivity and also bring calming energy on some tiring days or after a long working day. Hence, keeping a jade plant on your desk or around your workspace is a goodwill choice. Also, if you keep the jade plant in the southeast corner of your office at home, it can help you gain financial strength, luck at wealth, success, and opportunities.
Conservatory or Sunroom
A jade plant as the centerpiece placed on the table or in a light corner on a high stand will pop up as a feature of the room as it will be getting plenty of light from windows all around and an ideal temperature.
If you have a conservatory or Sunroom, then perform this jade plant idea as places like these suit jade plants’ natural habitat while providing consistent sunlight throughout the day.
Nourishments for Placements
Here are some nurturing ideas to keep your home surrounded by prosperity and attractiveness.
Light
Direct sunlight can be harmful for jade plants but when placed in bright, indirect light, it can grow better. This is because excess heat can burn the plant’s leaves, but the placement near a south or west-facing would provide it with plenty of light consistently.
Watering
The jade doesn't need regular watering but you should water the soil after it dries up. Make sure to avoid excess use of water as it might cause root rot and the death of the plant afterward.
Also remember to do the watering deeply until excess water begins flowing out of the pot’s drainage holes. The deep watering session makes sure that the plant has received enough water until the next watering session.
Soil
The best way to make the ideal succulent potting mix is to create it on your own, combining equal parts of sand, perlite, and regular potting soil. This succulent potting mix makes the water drain through efficiently and leaves almost no chance of overwatering. It will allow the jade plant to grow better as excess water can easily pass through.
Environment
The warm environment with low humidity is an optimal choice for jade plants to grow better.
Also, ensure that you don't keep it near drafts and heat vents. Drafts can cause temperature fluctuations, which would be an issue for better growth. And the air coming out of heart vents can dry up the jade plant.
One more thing to keep in mind is winter isn't suitable for jade plants to grow outside, so keep it inside during colder days.
Germ-Free
Taking care of the hygiene of a plant is a necessity. Hence, one ought to keep checking for any negative signs like disease and pests. If there are any tiny white insects or sticky residue around it, using Neem oil or some safer insecticide to control the growth of pests is important. We are sorted with scale and mealybugs. Now, for root rot, avoid overwatering and keep sufficient drainage holes.
Final Words
Jade plants are the symbol of prosperity and financial strength. The placement of the jade plant is significantly required to gain visual appeal and positive energy. Ensure their magnificent growth with proper nourishment. As said, if taken care of properly, they can live up to 50 years, making them a timeless beauty of investment.
