Throughout the world, the jade tree is exceptionally popular as a succulent plant due to its attractive appearance and its symbolic links to fortune and prosperity.

Many people do not know that the jade tree is capable of flowering and putting on an impressive show when the circumstances are right. The flowers of the jade tree are star-shaped and feature shades of white or pink. They gather in clusters at the ends of branches. After the petals wither, the stem turns brown and can then be cut.

The jade tree begins flowering during the shortest days of the year, either in late winter or early spring.

It is not common to witness the flowering of the jade tree in our homes, due to a number of various elements that we list below.

It is possible that the Jade tree has not yet reached the age required to produce flowers. In fact, these plants start flowering around ten years old.

If a jade tree fails to flourish, it is almost always due to inadequate watering and lighting.

How to make the Jade tree bloom?

If you’ve been caring for a jade plant for a while now and hope to get it to flower, consider these instructions:

• The jade tree needs to be well nourished. The recommended compost option is earthworm humus. Alternatively, you can use a special fertilizer for African violets, from spring to summer and only once a month.
• Water the plant only when the soil is completely dry and when you do, it will be full of water. Allow the water to drain through the pot’s drainage holes several times. As the days get shorter, reduce the amounts of water.
• Darkness doesn’t help the jade tree bloom, but cold nights do. If your plant is indoors, place it on the balcony or in colder areas of the house in late fall and early winter. Do not put it outside if temperatures are below 4°C.