leaf rot on Jade Plant
Quick answer
If your Jade Plant has leaf rot, the most likely cause is: Fungal spores (Botrytis, Pythium) in standing water or contaminated tools enter jade plant leaves through damaged tissue or natural openings, causing wet, mushy brown spots that spread rapidly.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Remove affected plant from pot and inspect roots and base for rot
- 2. 2. Cut away all brown/mushy tissue with sterile knife, leaving only healthy tissue
Why Jade Plant gets leaf rot
Crassula ovata
Fungal spores (Botrytis, Pythium) in standing water or contaminated tools enter jade plant leaves through damaged tissue or natural openings, causing wet, mushy brown spots that spread rapidly.
How to reverse leaf rot on Jade Plant
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1. Remove affected plant from pot and inspect roots and base for rot
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2. Cut away all brown/mushy tissue with sterile knife, leaving only healthy tissue
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3. Let cutting dry for 2-3 days to form callus over cut edges
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4. Repot in fresh, dry cactus/succulent mix and do not water for 1 week
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5. Apply cinnamon powder (natural antifungal) to cut surfaces before repotting
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6. Water only when soil is completely dry and only at soil level, never on leaves
Keep leaf rot off this Jade Plant
Water jade plants at soil level, never over the leaves. Use clean, sterile tools. Ensure excellent air circulation and allow soil to dry completely between waterings.