Jade Plant Wrinkling and Dragon's Blood Sedum Decline: Water and Dormancy Fixes

Jade Plants (Charlotte, NC, East Window)

Wrinkled leaves: Underwatered. Check roots: white/wiry = healthy, just thirsty. Water thoroughly every 2-3 weeks; don't let bone-dry exceed a week.
Native cycle: African wet/dry seasons; they love sun.

Problem: Indoor winter = no cold dormancy + insufficient light.
Fix: Move to unheated garage/porch for 2 weeks, then outside against house with mulch insulation. Needs cold period and full sun.

Jade = tropical succulent (indoors year-round). Sedum = hardy perennial (needs winter chill).

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