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Window Exposure for Jade Plants

10 years ago

My daughter-in-law is moving to England for 2 years. She gave me her Jade plant to look after for her. I've been reading on the internet that Jades do best in a south-facing window. I don't have a south-facing window. Right now, I have it in a east window. I also have north and west facing windows. Which would work best. Also, when is the best time to water it? Thanks for your help.

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10 years ago

Thank you Danielle, you don't mean direct hot afternoon sun though right? That would be my west window. Thanks for helping me.

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Danielle Rose
10 years ago
Put it in whichever window will give it the most bright light for the longest period of time. They may need a period of adjustment, but they like as much light as you can give them.
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years ago
Direct light, as much as possible, especially during the Winter.

Josh
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10 years ago
Thank you Josh.
Danielle Rose
10 years ago
I wrote a reply yesterday, it seems I may never had hit "submit"! I have multiple jades, different types and different sizes, and they all live on a south-facing windowsill, with direct sunlight for 4-6 hours a day. They get a bit red in the summer, but they grow like crazy.

If the plant isn't used to getting that much sun, you have to introduce it slowly, but eventually it will be very happy with a lot of light.
User
Original Author
10 years ago
I don't have a south facing window. What would be my second choice? Thanks again.
Pat z6 MI
10 years ago
cadence, in my Zone 5 or 6, my East window gets the most LIGHT, which is second-best to SUN. Some may argue that LIGHT is better than sun. Hope the guys above come back to answer you. I think East is best but I'm not an expert with Jades.
Pat
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years ago
I, too, think East is best...that strong, pure early morning (8 - 11) light. South or West will work. North is more difficult and plants are likely to be sparse and etoliated.

Josh
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Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, lots of early morning sun in my east-facing window. That is where I've placed it and so far so good. Thank you everyone for helping me with my newly acquired Jade plant.

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