--- title: "My jade plant is losing leaves very quickly and prematurely! Attached…" description: "My jade plant is losing leaves very quickly and prematurely! Attached are images of the plant originally, now, and two of said leaves. Why might this be and…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/r6vAFzuHt8G8grOjYrPNZH?language=ko" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "euph0ria" published: "2025-07-16T14:01:09.357631Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/KtQexdWGR5yU6-0puXKmbw.webp?size=large" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ko) # My jade plant is losing leaves very quickly and prematurely! Attached… _euph0ria님이 2025-07-16에 게시함_ My jade plant is losing leaves very quickly and prematurely! Attached are images of the plant originally, now, and two of said leaves. Why might this be and how should I save it? ![4개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/KtQexdWGR5yU6-0puXKmbw.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/jVWsZYHgQ7mfuGaRie-cpw.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/EXzbfSYwTs2ziU3g4MmWwA.webp?size=large) ![4개 중 4번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/dxVLEtp2QfyZzwjw6V2hWQ.webp?size=large) ## 9개의 댓글 ### Ellie님이 2025-07-16에 댓글을 남겼어요. Overwatering? ### Adrian님이 2025-07-16에 댓글을 남겼어요. It looks to be in a pretty large pot for the size of the plant, so my first guess would be that it’s sitting in a lot of excess soil and taking longer than usual for the soil to dry out between waterings, leading to overwatering and possible root rot. The second possibility is that if you’re not allowing the soil to completely dry out between waterings, that the roots are starting to become distressed or rotting from the overwatering. In either way, I’d recommend checking the roots tor signs of distress or rot, and repotting it in a smaller pot that’s no more than 1-2 inches wider in diameter than the width of the jade’s root ball, and giving it a fresh cactus mix (I’d avoid Miracle Grow’s soil for this one. It isn’t well-draining enough and will just make the problem persist. I use Espoma’s Organic Cactus and Succulent Mix, but any cactus mix outside of Miracle Grow brand should do), then waiting at least 18-20 days before watering, letting the soil completely dry out between each watering. Hope this helps. #### euph0ria님이 2025-07-16에 답변했습니다. Thank you so much! How should I go about checking for signs of root rot? #### Adrian님이 2025-07-16에 답변했습니다. You can attach a photo of the roots if you’re unsure of if they look alright, but typically, they should be fairly light in color and firm. If they’re dark, mushy, and fall apart at the touch, that’s rot. Remove some of the soil until you can see the roots to see if they’re alright 👍 #### euph0ria님이 2025-07-18에 답변했습니다. The roots are dark but don’t seem to be very mushy. ![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/2dgwe6DYRjqVu3CroFwY0Q.webp?size=large) ![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wzQsmYO14YEeWzQtWm7o5UKM_0scqvod_T1sds_1Ct8/tzll9cf5QLGXN2ZQTkAVAQ.webp?size=large) #### Adrian님이 2025-07-19에 답변했습니다. The roots look alright 👍 jade roots tend to be a little on the darker brown side than other plants, so the firmness is key with their health. If you smell an almost citrus scent coming from the roots or base of the plant, though, I would soak the roots in a shallow bowl/cup with hydrogen peroxide for 20-30 minutes. If you don’t, then it probably just needs to dry out more between waterings and be downsized to a smaller pot. Opt for something that matches the width of the root ball when the soil is removed rather than the size of the plant as a whole. Jades love getting rootbound between repottings and being snug in their pots, and it helps them focus on new foliage rather than new roots. #### euph0ria님이 2025-07-19에 답변했습니다. Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll definitely look into repotting and check for the scent. Much appreciated. _앱에 답글이 1개 더 있습니다._ ### Barbara님이 2025-07-17에 댓글을 남겼어요. I tend to overwater and that’s what happened. Now I just keep an eye on them and check when I watered last. I typically water once a month if that. They stay under my grow lights and do great --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_