6 Tips To Fix The Jade Plant Sunburn Issue

Jade plant sunburn is an issue that's most often seen in hot and dry weather conditions.

When the plant gets direct sunlight for long hours, it affects the leaves.

And in extreme conditions, you get to see the sunburnt leaves on your Jade plant.

So, what's the solution to this problem?

Is there are a fix to revive the sunburnt Jade plant?

Let's learn more about it in the following guide.

4 Signs Of Sunburn On Jade Plant

Here is how you can identify this issue on your plant -

1. Crisp Leaves

In the initial phase, the leaves will not show any major signs or symptoms of harsh sunlight exposure.

But if you look at them closely and feel the surface of some of the leaves, you will realize the fact that they do feel crispy.

This is a sign of sunburn problem in Jade plants.

And this is also the stage where you can actually revive the plant without causing too much damage to the leaves or branches.

If you take action at this stage, your plant might recover faster.

2. Brown Spots

Brown spots on the leaves are the next stage of damage.

When you see something like this on Jade plant leaves, it's an indication of a severe sunburn problem.

When the sun rays hit directly on the leaves' surface area, they leave such spots on it.

These spots are permanent ones, and you won't be able to remove them at all.

Eventually, the leaf will not survive for long, and its whole surface area will turn brown or black in the end.

3. Yellow Leaves

Did your Jade plant's leaves turn yellow?

Yellow leaves are another common sign of exposure to direct sunlight.

It's also got to do with the underwatering or overwatering situation in the plant.

And when the plant faces all these conditions at the moment, you get to see leaves turning yellow or brown on the plant.

If there are a couple of yellow leaves on it, it won't be a major issue for sure.

You can still fix the problem at this stage, and the plant will look alright within a few weeks.

Yellow leaves could also be a sign of root rot in your succulent.

So, make sure you check the roots as well before addressing the sunlight problem.

4. Droopy Leaves & Branches

Are your plant's leaves and branches drooping?

Do they look dull?

If the answer to these questions is yes, you might have sunburn or underwatering issues in your Jade plant.

Both these issues affect this type of plant similarly, as it lacks the energy to uplift the leaves and branches.

However, the good thing about this issue is it's a temporary situation.

If you see the droopy plant, you can quickly fix the issue with a bit of care.

Note: The plant may also be facing a fungal attack, which may cause the plant to fall flat on the surface.

So, don't rule out this possibility as well.

If you have been providing decent sunlight and water to your plant, you should think about the other issues too.

In the next section, I have shared a few helpful tips to address this problem.

So, do take a look at them.

6 Tips To Fix The Jade Plant Sunburn Issue

Here are the top tips you need to follow -

1. Move The Plant Inside

Even though the Jade plant is succulent, it doesn't require harsh and direct sunlight all time.

If it does get exposed to too much sunlight, your plant might not like it at all.

To avoid this problem, you should consider moving your Jade plant inside.

Keep it in a place where there won't be any direct sunlight on the leaves.

The shaded place at your home will be a good spot for the sunburnt Jade plant.

Now, if you are a newbie, you must be wondering what will happen if the plant gets low/no sunlight at all.

Well, the Jade plant thrives in these conditions too.

After all, there is a reason why we call it an indoor plant.

It does well indoors as well as outdoors.

So, you don't have to worry too much about it.

The plant will adjust to low light conditions in a few days.

2. Remove The Damaged Leaves And Branches

Once you have moved the plant inside, you should prune the unwanted leaves.

Like I said earlier, the damaged leaves will not get back to their standard shape and size.

So, it's better to get rid of them altogether.

You can also do the same thing for some of the dead branches on the plant.

This whole pruning benefits in two ways, i.e., it makes your plant look better and signals it to produce new shoots in the future.

The second benefit outweighs everything, though!

Even if it may sound a bit harsh at present, you should opt for this method.

Perform light pruning and prune the damaged leaves off the plant.

3. Water The Plant Well

Done with pruning?

Now, you can water the plant.

Since it has already been facing direct sunlight for a long, the water resources might have depleted in the soil.

And the only way to get things back in line is by watering the plant thoroughly.

If the soil is absolutely dry, you should water it till it comes flowing down from the drainage holes.

This will help in refilling the water content in the soil, and the roots will enjoy an adequate supply of water.

Having said that, it should only be done if there is an underwatering situation in the plant.

Also, it would help if you did this in the summers or spring season only.

Don't water it so heavily in other seasons, as it may cause overwatering in the plant.

4. Mist The Plant If It's Too Hot And Dry

Misting is another method through which you can alleviate the stress in your Jade plant.

Usually, when the plant remains in the sun for an extended period, it comes under a lot of stress.

In such a situation, you can cool things off by either providing enough water or misting the leaves.

Moreover, you should perform both these things if the weather permits.

As for misting, you don't have to do it regularly.

You can mist your Jade plant every 3-4 days, depending on the weather conditions at your place.

If it's not too hot, you may avoid doing so.

Also, it should only be done in the mornings.

Try not to mist your plant in the late evenings, as it might attract fungus and similar issues.

5. Feed The Plant With Fertilizers After A Couple Of Weeks

Finally, when you see your plant doing well, you can think of adding fertilizers to it.

Fertilizers provide a great source of nutrients to weak plants, and they also benefit in the recovery process.

But don't hurry!

Let the plant recover from the sunburn issue, which should take anywhere around 2-3 weeks.

Once the Jade plant gets acclimatized to the new environment, you can feed the plant.

As for fertilizers, you may use any general-purpose or succulent-specific fertilizer for this plant.

It's not a fuzzy succulent, so you won't have to think a lot about choosing anything special for this process.

6. Slowly Move The Plant Back To A Sunny Place

Yes, it's time to move the plant again!

If the leaves are thriving and looking fresh, you can think of moving the plant to its original place.

However, there is one thing you need to remember while performing this task.

Whenever you move the plant, you shouldn't keep it directly into the sunlight.

Try to keep it in a place where it gets partial sunlight for a few days.

Later, after a week, you can keep it in direct sunlight if you want.

This should be done when the weather is pleasant, though.

Don't move the plant if the external conditions are not appropriate for the growth.

Note: If the plant is doing well at the new location and you don't have any issues with it, you should leave it there.

This tip is only helpful for those who don't want to keep the plant at the new location forever.

Meanwhile, in the following section, I have shared answers to the frequently asked questions.

Have a look at them if you have any related queries.

FAQs

Over To You

Is your Jade plant facing the sunburn issue?

Well, I hope the tips and suggestions shared in this guide help you fix this problem.

If you have any feedback or questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below.

I will also do my best to resolve them for you.

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