Last Updated on September 4, 2022 by Griselda M.
Jade plant aerial roots are common if you are growing this plant and are no reason to be alarmed as this condition can be easily remedied.
About The Jade Plant
Crassula ovata, commonly known as the Jade plant is native to South Africa. It has been introduced to the United States and other countries and has become very popular with gardeners. Today, it is one of the most popular house plants and is grown commercially for its attractive foliage, which can be used as a groundcover or in decorative pots. The plant is easy to grow and care for. It grows quickly and needs little attention to thrive.
It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Jade plants should be fertilized regularly to ensure that they remain healthy. They can be grown in pots or on the ground. If you grow them in pots, it’s best to use a large pot because this allows the roots to spread out and receive sufficient water and nutrients to support the growth of the plant.
Jade plants have a habit of growing air roots, especially when they are grown indoors. Let’s get into why the Jade plant grows aerial roots.
Why Do Jade Plant Aerial Roots Appear?
Jade plants growing air roots is a common occurrence when growing this plant. However, the occurrence of these roots is absolutely no reason to freak out. Consider the appearance of these air roots as your Jade plant crying out for help. You as the plant mom or dad, need to find out what is wrong with your baby.
The occurrence of aerial roots in the Jade plant is usually a response to an insufficient water supply. The roots are a way to capture the moisture which is missing from the air. To solve this problem, simply change your watering schedule to provide the plant with more water and the roots will stop appearing.
Another possible reason for these roots is insufficient nutrient supply, and so the roots appear as a way to search for nutrients to nourish the plant.
The roots may also occur in search of extra light. If your Jade plant is in a location that does not receive a lot of sunlight and you see the roots occur, simply move it to an area with a bit more light.
Jade plant air roots usually occur during their growing season and may not signal anything that needs fixing. They may simply occur to provide extra stability as the plant increases in size.
The Jade plant, along with other succulents does not like to be kept in humid conditions for extended periods. This can cause air roots to occur, so make sure you decrease this plant’s humidity conditions.
If your Jade plant ever encounters some physical injury, such as a branch breaking, aerial roots may grow around the wound. This lets you know that the plant is working to heal the injury.
How Do Jade Plant Aerial Roots Look?
Aerial roots on Jade plants are what are referred to as adventitious roots. These are roots that grow in any part of the plant that does not typically grow roots, for example on the stem or any other part that is aboveground. On the Jade plant, they tend to grow near the leaf node and are usually thin and have a pink tint to them.
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What To Do When You See Your Jade Plant Growing Air Roots
The first step to dealing with the air roots problem on your Jade plant is to diagnose the cause. Since we have already outlined the possible causes of air roots, you are now in a better position to find the problem with your particular Jade plant; if it is a lack of water, sunlight, nutrients or nutrients, simply provide your plant with what it is missing and your Jade will be well on the way to recovery. If its too much humidity, dehumidify.
Final Remarks – Jade Plant Aerial Roots
The Jade plant growing air roots is usually a response to a stressful situation. Find the situation stressing your plant and remedy it. Remember that the air roots will not disappear even when the initial problem has been sorted out. You have the option of cutting them. This is however not necessary because they do no harm. You may go ahead and do so if you feel that they disturb the aesthetic of the plant.
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FAQs
What is the meaning of aerial roots?
Aerial roots usually occur as a plant's response to a stressful situation such as insufficient water, air, nutrients, physical injury or too much humidity.
What is the function of aerial roots?
Aerial roots are used by plants to absorb water and nutrients from the air and water. They are also used to anchor the plant as it grows in size.
Does a jade plant have aerial roots?
Aerial roots on a Jade plant occur as a response to a stressful environmental situation or from the plant simply just growing.
What do you do with aerial roots on jade plant?
You can use your aerial roots to hold your Jade plant in place and help it grow bigger. You can also use them to keep the soil around your jade plant moist and healthy.
Caroline is a gardener who loves to get down to the nitty–gritty of gardening. She proudly proclaims herself as a ‘dirt worshipper‘ and can often be found deep in the garden, covered in soil and singing to her plants. As a self–proclaimed ‘plant whisperer‘, Caroline believes that plants need love and attention just like any other living thing, and she loves to give them both. When she‘s not tending to her garden, you can often find her researching the latest gardening trends, or teaching others how to make their gardens thrive