Is the Jade Flower poisonous?

Jade flower, also known as bean sprout green, is mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It grows in the south of my country. It requires a warm environment and likes sunlight. Jade flower is non-toxic and likes a humid environment. Therefore, when cultivating it, you must maintain the indoor humidity and water it frequently or spray the leaves. Jade flowers are also very beautiful, so many people like them. Let’s take a closer look at the Jade Flower.

1. Introduction of Jade Flower

Jade, also known as bean curd, pepper grass, and pepper grass, is a perennial evergreen succulent herb of the genus Piper of the family Piperaceae. It is native to Dominica and Brazil and is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, mainly in southwestern my country.

Jadeite has emerald green leaves that are evergreen all year round and has a beautiful plant shape, making it an excellent indoor potted foliage plant. It is suitable for maintenance in small and medium-sized pots and is one of the ideal decorative flowers for the home. It is often used to decorate window sills, desks, coffee tables, etc. Some creeping species can also be used as hanging basket flowers.

2. Cultivation method of Jasper flower

1 Soil: This plant prefers fertile, well-drained sandy soil. When cultivating this plant, you can mix leaf mold, river sand, and a small amount of street fertilizer together, and then use it as soil for cultivation.

2 Temperature: This plant likes to grow in a warm environment, so it is enough to ensure that the temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees. In winter, it is best to keep it above 10 degrees, otherwise it will be frozen if it is lower than that.

3 Light: Stay in a semi-shaded or slightly sunny place. Therefore, except for keeping it in sufficient sunlight in winter, be careful to block the sunlight in the other three seasons.

4 Water: It is suitable to grow in places with sufficient water, because the humidity in the air must be high. It also needs to be watered frequently, but excessive water should be avoided to avoid its death.

5. Fertilization control: The amount and frequency of fertilizer application should be determined according to the temperature. If the temperature is higher than 18 degrees, less fertilizer should be applied. If it is lower than 18 degrees, try not to apply fertilizer. It is best to apply fertilizer in small amounts and multiple times to facilitate nutrient absorption.

3. Precautions for Jasper Cultivation

1. Pinch off the top of the plant when it is about 10 cm tall to promote the sprouting of side branches and make the plant fuller. The maintenance and management of jadeite is relatively simple. It can be placed in a shaded place with scattered light in summer.

2. Jade is strong and easy to cultivate and maintain. It must be kept in the shade in spring, summer and autumn, and can see oblique sunlight in winter. Its leaves are thick and covered with a waxy layer. They have strong water storage capacity and low transpiration, so they do not require excessive water even during the peak growing season. In the spring drought season and when there is sufficient heating in winter, the indoor air humidity should be increased and you can spray the leaves. Ventilation should be increased in the hot and humid summer, otherwise the leaves will easily fall off.