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title: "Hello! My jade plant has been dropping leaves like crazy and most of…"
description: "Hello! My jade plant has been dropping leaves like crazy and most of the leaves still on it feel a little squishy. I’ve also noticed this weird black growth on…"
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# Hello! My jade plant has been dropping leaves like crazy and most of…

_Geplaatst door Evera op 2024-02-25_

Hello! My jade plant has been dropping leaves like crazy and most of the leaves still on it feel a little squishy. I’ve also noticed this weird black growth on it. I don’t think it’s a watering problem, but I’m not sure what could be affecting it like this. Any help is appreciated!! Thank you :)

![Bijlage 1 van 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-_0GWtC78nh3G7lfMQXqAdzW7vsCVAGWAp1Jz6a4H24/6WJ32W55TJ2fNMdDhEFvUA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-_0GWtC78nh3G7lfMQXqAdzW7vsCVAGWAp1Jz6a4H24/Y0-MvWn-SzCmfExwqYdThQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-_0GWtC78nh3G7lfMQXqAdzW7vsCVAGWAp1Jz6a4H24/fOqqfqWVTAK-vIL5pXeObQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 4 van 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-_0GWtC78nh3G7lfMQXqAdzW7vsCVAGWAp1Jz6a4H24/lU3hR1W8TiyvaYg0R9A42Q.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 5 van 5](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-_0GWtC78nh3G7lfMQXqAdzW7vsCVAGWAp1Jz6a4H24/wXXD_BSISlSOMFfHV2EXnA.webp?size=large)

## 6 reacties

### IV.Vine reageerde op 2024-02-26

Usually squishiness leads to overwatering, does your pot have dranaige?

### GreenLeaf reageerde op 2024-02-26

I would say either lack of light, overwatering, or both. Jade stores water in their leaves, so they are a very draught tolerant plant. Meaning they need to dry out completely before watering again.

If the soil is still quite moist I would probably pull it out, change out the soil, and wait to water for a few days.

### Evera reageerde op 2024-02-26

Thank you so much!! About how much light should it be getting? I have it in a window that gets direct sunlight for a 1-2 hours in the morning and then bright indirect light for pretty much the rest of the day

### Plant Father reageerde op 2024-02-26

overwatering and lack of light are the most common causes of soft yellowing jade leaves. they thrive in full sun (8+ hours of direct light) but can handle the lower light you’re describing as long as you refrain from watering

### Hannah reageerde op 2024-02-26

Definitely light! If it continues to decline, check the lower stems and roots. Rot can do a number on these guys

### Evera reageerde op 2024-03-03

Thank you!! Is that also the reason for the back stuff that’s been spreading in the leaves?

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