pruning jade plant for branching and thicker stem | care and propagation

[@jessicagalyon5840]

She’s a beauty! Can’t wait for mine to be this big. I found mine as a twig on the floor of Walmart garden center. Saved her 😂

[@angelicayanez2414]

Oooh yes I love to save plants also🤭😁😄😉

[@patmanchester8045]

I have tried to grow jades for 60 years and they never thrived. finally, I read up on what they want in the wild. I now put my plant in a heavy, shallow, wide clay pot. the roots grow out and not down so much because they need to soak up am much water as the can . my soil is 50 % sandy cactus soil about 25% perlite and 25% regular potting soil. I mist daly to simulate the due that is on the plants every morning and then water fully about once a month all year. the soil is so porous that it nearly drains out right away. I put 1/4 cup on weekly, mostly to keep the soil from blowing away in the fan.. It seems to be working well. I have taken off many cuttings to give to friends and they ( mostly) are doing well , too.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for explaining your care for hese gorgeous plants. I have always said that jades have shallow roots....like a good soaking but need to dry out.

[@nombreapellido3478]

Afte 60 years you finally get. Congratulations

[@ofpine]

wow thats some amazing care! taking notes 💖 thank you

[@normatrewhella9003]

That jade plant is amazing with the thick trunk and branches. Love it.

[@EverythingPlants]

It is very special to me. Thanks Norma!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Yes, it’s beautiful.

[@MeriamH.]

I bought my tiny jade from Walmart four years ago, having no idea it would become the huge beauty that it has become! I’ve never pruned it but feel inspired to shape it now…great video ☺️.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Meriam! You can do it! Start small and see how the plant responds....down the road if you want to prune more you will know exactly how the plant grows after pruning.

[@soupspoon9554]

Me too. I paid $3 at Walmart, lol.

[@jude1515]

Awesome! I like to buy sale plants and see if I can get them to flourish. I had great results with a couple of rose bushes.

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Me too, I bought mine at a market, years ago and I’ve never prunes it. That’s my job tomorrow , great video thank you .

[@bubblecrepenav1993]

I love seeing the difference in size of your jade from your older videos and this one. Man that plant has grown!!!

[@EverythingPlants]

I know!!!

[@JO-zu3mz]

Your thorough explanation makes me a lot more confident with pruning and caring mine 😊 thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks J O! You can do it!!!

[@Carolyn2Short]

A friend just gave me a 5” single stem Jade cutting. So grateful I found your channel. Excellent! Thanks for sharing! 🌱

[@EverythingPlants]

That's awesome!

[@Michael-yr9eq]

Thanks for your " have no fear" instructional videos for pruning jade plants and your simple approach to watering, My numerous small jades have never been healthier!

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh wow! I love hearing comments like this ...keeps me going with more videos like these.

[@shadesofidaho]

Now I know how to do this I might want another jade plant I got so tires of the downward hanging branches. Yours is really a lovely shape.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Chris. I cut off all hanging branches....I like the tree look. Good luck on your future jade purchases lol

[@PlantObsessed]

That is great for a 5 year tree. New to your channel so I'll back track old videos. My jades took a bad hit. House sitter forgot them for a month. Cheers Ann

[@EverythingPlants]

OH No....that is not good. Has it recovered yet?

[@PlantObsessed]

@@EverythingPlants I just got back so it will be a few months of TLC before we see if they all make it. The orchids got all the attention. It is better to have to regrow 15$ of jade than 500$ of orchids.

[@zeeshantauhidi2562]

pruning requires such a brave heart. I will try this method to see how my jades reponds. my jades are tall, but does not have many branches.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Zeeshan. Pruning is pretty terrifying the first few times. Start small and see how the plant responds....trust me it won't die lol Once you see the new growth that will give you the confidence to prune again!

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

Omg thank you! I have 2 Jade plants I bought from IKEA for about 3 or 4.99 and I’ve had them about 7 years and have transplanted them into larger pots 3 times so you can imagine how large they’ve gotten and I’ve never pruned them, now I think I can try it on one of them hopefully I’ll do a good job. Thank you this video very helpful my 2 Jade plants have branches everywhere. 😅

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck!!! And keep me posted

[@janae9392]

This video make me super nostalgic as a jade pruning video was how I found your amazing channel 😊 great video my friend! Your jade is gorgeous!

[@EverythingPlants]

Awww...thanks Janae!

[@marykarensolomon7103]

Thank you for all the good hints on shaping and propagating jade plants. They are one of my favorites because they are so easy to grow.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Mary. Glad you liked the video. How long have you had your jades for?

[@marykarensolomon7103]

@@EverythingPlants Decades! I'm old. My biggest jade tree is gorgeous. It's not very big but I started it from a little baby and it's about 3 feet tall nice shape used to stand up straight but last summer it moved trying to follow the sun but I have a question about it: This fall after bringing it inside from our frigid winter, it budded and grew little white and pale violet flowers. They are small and pretty. I didn't know jade plants ever flowered?

[@marykarensolomon7103]

@@EverythingPlants a couple of big ones for about 30 years, and then several more that I potted recently from starts.

[@plantseveryinch9024]

Jeff I think you speaking on a jade plant would make anyone fall in love with this lovely plant such passion , my both grandmothers grew amazing plants one I really remember was my grandmothers Boston fern it honestly no joke took up a whole corner of her huge living room it was majestic … a lot of people forget you can pay millions on a plant but that’s not what makes the plant it’s knowing everything you can about a plant that makes the plant and your the only person I have seen Dona have justice !

[@plantseveryinch9024]

I meant to say on the huge fern in my comment I recently bought one in hopes someday mines like my grandmoms too and I can know it like you know this gorgeous jade !

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much! Every once in awhile I get a very kind comment like this and it keeps me feeling inspired for more videos. Almost everyone that I talk to about plants has some sort of special relation to a specific plant or a love of the hobby from someone they know. Not only is it a fun hobby to learn, but also holds meaning for a lot of people including myself. Every time I look at my Jade it reminds me of my grandfather. Thanks for this comment....it was the first one I read this morning and it totally made my day.

[@1Alicia1uk]

Really good video, very thorough! Thank you 😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful! I have all my jade videos on a playlist....check it out!

[@janew7008]

Cool beans I didn't know about the direction of branching like that very cool just got my Jade's through powdery mildew and now I know what to avoid in the future. I've got so many cuttings right now I've got Jade's coming out of my ears!

[@ishajac3637]

My education of Jade plants was from neglect. Seriously. Leaves would fall off and I neglected the plant long enough for the leaf to begin to sprout. Lol. Now I didn't know about pruning as if it were bonsai. Thanx for that.

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck with pruning Ish Ajac

[@fawnvigil6727]

Love this I’m gonna try this on my big Jade bad boy!! Love how you made yours look like a beautiful tree.. 🪴💚🪴

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Dawn vigil.....they are my favorite plants

[@glow1815]

Wow so beautiful and super HEALTHY looking! i never seen a Jade tree before maybe i wasn't into succulents now. I want 1 for my home

[@EverythingPlants]

You should totally get one!!!

[@lleo9703]

Thanks Jeff for another very informative video on Jade plants. My Jade is finally big enough for some pruning. It had 4 stems (~25 cm) with good sized leaves, so after watching your video and then rewatching, set to work on it. Removed some lower leaves and chopped off the tops, deciding which way I wanted the top branching to go in the future, per your clear instructions. All the stem and leaf propagations will go in another terra cotta pot filled with succulent blend. With any luck my mother plant will become a “mini tree” 😉

[@EverythingPlants]

That is so awesome. Keep me posted when you start to see the new little buds popping through the nodes. Thanks for the comment L Leo

[@dustincrager2832]

Awesome information. I started watching your video the other day and just had to hunt it down again to watch the rest. Lol

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks man! Hope you stick around the channel for more.

[@maureenlehman139]

Great video Jeff! I have watched many of your Jade videos and I still learn something new from each one. Such a beautiful plant!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Maureen!

[@karen867]

Thanks for sharing your tips you've learned over the years! I especially like your gollum Jade :)

[@EverythingPlants]

I'll have to make a gollum pruning video too. Thanks Karen!

[@teresaennis9177]

Great video. I had all my questions answered about my jade plant. Thx so much!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Teresa! I have many other Jade videos on my channel as well....if you are interested!

[@patricksplantspaketho3760]

Great video ! 🌿😊🌿 Plants are the best, specially the people behind them 🌿🤩🌿 You got a new sub from Denmark 🌿😊🇩🇰😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Awesome!!! Welcome Patrick to the channel!

[@Spunro]

thank you! i got a gollum jade from poundland a few months ago and im so excited to watch it grow huge!

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing jade plant so lovely

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Jillian 👍

[@PedroLuis-yp9ed]

Mine looks like yours did 5 yrs ago. It was just a stem with no leaves 6 months ago and now has two branches with 4 nodes each. Just chopped the tips off so hope to get some nice branching before summer is over. Can't wait for min to look like yours.

[@craftsplantsandsucculentsw1076]

I love Peperomia,, I collected a lot but they all died so I shift to succulents, they don’t like our humidity. Beautiful plant of yours .. thank you and see you around 💕

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello! One thing I learned about peperomia is that they like to be bottom watered. They have those fleshy stems that rot very easy if you water from the top.

[@shirleybayona4488]

I am inspired to start my own bonsai with my jade plant. Fantastic video

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks and good luck with your Jade plant! Thanks for watching Shirley.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks and good luck with your Jade plant! Thanks for watching Shirley.

[@grangrampa832]

That jade is gorgeous

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Gran!

[@vasik9719]

Great how-to! Thanks for sharing!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching!

[@chortlesandcheerios1463]

I have a couple of Jade's and I've never really pruned them. This video was very interesting and informative! Thank you so much!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much for watching! Are your plants fairly large as well?

[@chortlesandcheerios1463]

Most of my jades are a good size but not as big as yours. I have a regular (I got a cutting from my mom's large one) and a wavy, two types of hobbit and a variegated jade. They're such a fun plant to grow!!

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I had no intentions of propagating my jade plants today, but I just watched this and when you spoke about how the new branches will form, I just had to give it a try. I have a green one and a variegated one so I'm trying it with both 😁

[@EverythingPlants]

That is awesome....it should take a few weeks. Keep me posted

[@laurenjohnson5880]

I will!

[@ericadurda9027]

I just went to repot my jade that got leggy. I ended up with 3 stems. I didn't realize they turn into this! I'm hoping to get 3 out of them now! Hoping for some success

[@EverythingPlants]

Good luck!!!

[@mamamamadeline]

I've been meaning to prune my giant jade and now I am inspired :)

[@EverythingPlants]

I wish you guys could share pictures on youtube because I'd love to see a before and after of your pruning! Good luck Madeline!

[@anoushkaarmstrong7673]

aloha!! i just finished watching your video on watering jade plants ( i just brought one home that was parked at a friend's a very long time and it look extremely sad..:-< my bad which i need to remedy) and i was so happy with your explanations that i came to this one. I am certain i will get a lot out of it as i did the previous one. One critic i would have about both ones as i am 3 minutes into this one and that being that i find it a little hard to watch when you hold the camera and have that constant motion, even if it's not very strong. I find it distracting and almost "dizzying" !!! 'looking forward to hear your experience to the end~

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad you liked the video! I always try my best to keep the camera steady, but sometimes I pay more attention to my explanations than my camera work lol

[@montanaholley4776]

Over-fertilizing also causes deformed leaves, and putting a raw, uncalloused cutting in wet soil almost guarantees a bacterial infection. Other than that, top-tier video thank you 🙌

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for the info about fertilizer.....but I don't think I give it any yet when those leaves formed. As for the cutting....it was only demonstration by putting it in soil. I never place them in wet soil. It's always dry soil and I don't water them for a couple weeks.

[@karenkrosnick8725]

I love this jade video. taught me so much. Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Karen. I hope you stick around for more videos!

[@lizp5242]

I LOVE these videos. I've been pruning my large Jade according to your videos for two years now! I need to also prune my gollum Jade too.

[@EverythingPlants]

You have been following me for two years??? WOW and thank you Liz P!!!

[@lizp5242]

@@EverythingPlants yes! I love your channel!!

[@johnburns2940]

Pruning for 2 years now! Good on ya. So with your hands on experience, was our host saying, 'if you cut above the leaves pointing east/west, the new sprouts will emerge north/south'. Is this what he is saying? 😊

[@EverythingPlants]

@@johnburns2940 hey John 👋 If you cut above leaves that are east/west the branches will form east/west....the same direction as the leaves at that node.

[@johnburns2940]

@@EverythingPlants okay thanks. Haha, no wonder I was unclear. I just couldn't 'hear' the instruction. Thanks for the text answer. My jades thank you! 😊

[@mwcmwc8768]

This is so timely! I have a Jade plant about the size of yours that I have been needing and wanting to prune. Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful! I don't know if I mentioned it or not but I think to prune off any branches that grow downwards. Happy pruning!

[@jude1515]

Beautiful plant. I used to have one that looked like a bonsai tree. I have a small one now that I want to look more like a tree.

[@EverythingPlants]

What happened to the original one?

[@jude1515]

@@EverythingPlants It just died. It was quite a conversation piece. Maybe a move to another house didn’t help and different lighting.

[@mariamelo2586]

Very good information I love plants

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Maria!

[@burntorangehorn]

I may have just missed it, but didn't notice a part about how to thicken the trunk. Is it like bonsai, where you grow sacrificial side branches?

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Bradley. You thicken the stem or at least help it along by pruning. Sometimes branches get a bit along and flex quite a bit. I prune all my branches every spring to promote further branching, but to also give the plant a chance to thicken up the stem.

[@thebigcheese8967]

Can you please make a video all about your Gollum jade! I’ve seen it before and it’s stunning! I love the Gollum plant and I’m trying to achieve a bonsai aesthetic

[@EverythingPlants]

I just had someone else comment about the gollum jade too....so I will make one of those too. Anything you'd like to see covered in that video?

[@thebigcheese8967]

I’d love to prune mine to look like a bonsai. And just general care tips and tricks :))

[@melonlord4396]

This is such a great and informative video, thanks very much! I have a jade that looks like yours initially did as a cutting and I want it to grow with a big thick trunk like yours. I was worried about whether to prune it earlier now, but after watching it seems like I don't have to worry about that yet for another year or two? Definitely subscribing though

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello Melon Lord! Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel! I have a bunch of other jade videos too. Let me know if there is anything you like to see covered in any future videos.

[@kleakatrah206]

I had a jade plant that was a round ball 10" in diameter when I got it. I had it for about 10 years. It was a 5' round ball and the trunk was 3" in diameter. My kittens used to try to to climb up it. One year (In Seattle) it got super cold out. It used to stay outside Spring, Summer, & Fall. Then I would bring it inside and use it as a Christmas tree (super cute). When it got too big to bring inside I had no choice but to leave it outside. It survived several years even when it froze out. I lived in a condo so it was on my balcony and I would put a blanket on it and it did just fine until that one really super cold year that it killed it!! 👿😿I cried!! I even got some corrugated thick plastic to barricade it. It didn't mind being in super hot direct sunlight at all. The leaves would turn reddish brown, no big deal. They really like a lot of light and even direct sun light. I had morning Sun which is the best for most plants. I have a new jade that I am trying to get it that big again, but this time I have it planted in semi-hydroponic substrate like all of my 70+ indoor plants, NO SOIL! I have sort of a pons mix of LECA, pumice, red & black lava rock, perlite, and Zeolite! It's growing great!! Thanks for your tips!! Everything helps.🍀🍀🍀🍀🌴

[@EverythingPlants]

That is so sad....I would be upset too. Thanks for the comment Klea!

[@PK-bh1ww]

When it gets bigger,, set the pot on a plant base with wheels so you can wheel it in instead of trying to carry it it. (just a suggestion as I have had to move big plants before) Or just leave it inside all the time in a bright / semi bright area as My brother did and it thrived fine.

[@lauriehermundson5593]

Wondering if you have any thoughts on placing jades outside in summer? Will they grow larger faster? Thanks!

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes! Jades love being outside. If you do be sure to slowly acclimate it to not only the more intense sunlight, but also the heat. I suggest finding a full shade spot and over a few weeks give it more and more light to avoid burning the leaves

[@kathiebumpers1767]

Very clear and helpful.

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matildazamfirescu4419]

Your jade videos are very useful for those growing this succulent plant, me included! Thank you very much. Liked and subscribed. Could you tell something about lightning the jade? I brought some led bulbs 6500 k for winter time, i hope will be appropriate.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello and welcome. I'm not entirely sure but I think regular LED lights can be used as grow lights.....but you'll have to do a bit more research on that one.

[@lauraringle]

Thank you. You answered a question I have asked everything that allows it and had no answer...when propagating single leaves do you ever water the dirt? That and patience. I have had more leaves that I cut or broke off from a stem shrivel and never root, so I still have to figure out why on that part but I do know that the plants that do start and don't make it beyond a microscopic plant might be bc I didn't mist the soil.

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Laura. I do not water the soil with single leaves until you start to see some roots. You can lightly mist the ends if you want, but don't do it often or your leaf will rot. Thanks for watching!

[@gelyse71]

very informative and helpful. Thanks

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valariemaitland6280]

Excellent and very informative!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Valarie. I hope you stick aro7nd for more videos.

[@StarrQ8]

Very informative video! Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Stella!

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I can see my jade plant is in need of a good prune. Its leaves aren’t plump and the stem hasn’t thickened. Can you prune any time of the year ? Thank you I really enjoy your videos.

[@EverythingPlants]

I typically prune when the plant is actively growing. That way you get the best chance for branching. If your plant isn't growing very well then it's probably not receiving enough light

[@ivonnefuller]

I just watched your video and my jade was only a stem I cut the two little branches it had and hoping it will regrow better! I propagated the cuttings in water! Because I have tried to propagate directly onto the soil and I kill it! Any tips are appreciated! Greetings from Manitoba Canada

[@EverythingPlants]

I always propagate directly into soil....I let the ends callous over for a day then place directly into dry soil. I won't water for about 7-10 days as there are no roots to soak up the water. After that week or so I will lightly tug on the cutting. If there is resistance then there are roots and you can begin to lightly water near the base of the plant. You may lose a few leaves but not to worry as you'll get new growth soon

[@ClaireCourtemanche-s6s]

Should I follow these tips for indoor jade plant as well? I don't plant out door. My plants are inside.

[@EverythingPlants]

I keep mine indoors as well.

[@EdOwens-lj3de]

I really enjoyed this video !! I have five tall leggy j ades that all have very thick trunks. I am afraid to chop the tops off!!! I do not plan on cutting throuh the trunks, as I dont know i they will stay alive. So Im the opposite side of pruning. I want to know how to prune the stalk !! Is that possible !!

[@EverythingPlants]

Are you talking about the main stem? If you have an Instagram account, feel free to send me a picture for advice. Thanks for watching, Ed

[@jam031178]

Very informative cheers. Any season best to prune jade plant?

[@EverythingPlants]

I always say anytime of the year as long as it is actively growing.

[@vevelysmith4951]

It always great to see your jaded I love it… I have not seen you talk about a Veragated jade. Do you have one?

[@EverythingPlants]

I did have one a few years ago, but sold it as I had too many Jades and needed to thin out the collection lol

[@doretheawatson4323]

Thank you so much I was watching you how you do propagation. I have Jade plant I made a mistake and knocked it over And it fell apart i Took a piece of it and put it in some water. I did not know that you could put it in some soil. And I Took the rest of the planet and put it in a big pot. I guess I did it all wrong I hope I can Save it I had it for 2 Years

[@EverythingPlants]

I have tried water propagation in the past and it is successful but it may have a difficult time transitioning from water to soil. Just make sure that when you do plot it back up in soil that it's in a well-draining mixture and don't let it get too dry for about the first couple weeks and then slowly cut back on the watering and it should be okay.

[@doretheawatson4323]

Ok thank you

[@reginaweldon8725]

Nice thick jade branch

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Regina!

[@dianebeaty2137]

If there are gnats around my plants are the sticky tags in the pots enough to trap the gnats? Anything else I can do? Also one of my jade plants has grown long stems 1-2’ feet long. Should I trim them back?

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Are jade plants better in pots or in the ground ? Thank you , I love your videos I’ve liked and subscribed. 😊

[@EverythingPlants]

Depends on your climate I suppose. I'm in Canada and we obviously get cold winter temperatures so my plants stay in pots. Now if you live in a warm or tropical location then definitely these grow outside year-round in those places

[@shirlynnc6169]

Hi, thank you for the video. I have a better understanding on the jade plant now. But can I ask you a question about my jade plant? I have one that is skinny and long! I don’t know how to prune it has it’s really tall small but tall..I dun know how to add pict to show you.. can you advise me please. Thanks in advance.

[@EverythingPlants]

You can send a picture to me on Instagram messenger

[@markmullinsii7026]

the pot of jade i brought is 4 inch and is nice and full. it has 4 or 5 stalks between 3 and 4 inches high and i believe a couple of smaller ones in there that may have been falling leaves propping themselves. my question is should I separate them now or wait until later? im assuming they won't grow a trunk like that in groups in s pot since I've only seen single ones.

[@traceygodfrey6432]

Really helpful video. A couple of questions. Is there a certain depth of soil to grow jade plants in? Can they grow in coir? Thank you in advance.

[@EverythingPlants]

Are you talking about depth of an unrooted cutting? I usually place it so there are a couple nodes under the soil and it can support itself standing upright. I've never used coir for a Jade, so I can't say yes or no. Jades need a well drain mix....something that doesn't hold onto water too long.

[@grangrampa832]

Thank you I’m going to try this I’ve been scared that I would ruin plant

[@EverythingPlants]

I promise you it won't lol

[@SuperCIBoo]

Two questions: how often/how many times per year should you prune it and when. I assume from april to august. Definitely not in the winter. Thanks in advance.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hello! I don't think there is a correct answer. I like to prune once a year once the new growth in the spring starts just to promote branching. If you are wanting to take a cutting to propagate, I've done it at any time of the year. Generally you should leave the pruning, like you mentioned, in the spring and summer months.

[@precisionbrown6829]

My jape plant is over 5 years old and the leaves were falling off. I have just fat stems that I just took all the leaves off. Can I plant the stem or just lay it on the soil? I’m totally clueless. Thanks 😊

[@barbarafazio549]

It’s winter here in northern Ohio. Do I need to wait until spring to prune? I have both dwarf and regular jade. Thank you for your advice

[@EverythingPlants]

If you are wanting to prune for branching then I would wait until the plant is actively growing. If it's for propagations, then you can anytime 😊

[@diannalvey7183]

Very helpful thanks 😃

[@EverythingPlants]

Glad to hear!

[@martinpike803]

Ì purchace a jade plant for bonzai only it has the same leafs bunt the trunk is green like the leaves also the leaves come all the way down to the soil should I remove lower leafs

[@EverythingPlants]

It sounds like a very young plant. It is completely up to you but if you remove leaves the plant might focus it's energy to that area instead of new growth. I would let it contine to grow and mature, then you can start thinking about pruning and removing leaves. If you really don't like the way it looks then take them off! LOL

[@mahmoudbasouny5982]

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[@jwest649]

I just brought one home this week, about a 1 quart size. It has gotten little black dots on several of the leaves. Any ideas what causes those and what to do about them? Thanks.

[@EverythingPlants]

I am not too sure what those are but I have had thing as well. Didn't seem to harm the plant in any way. I eventually did a prune and no more dots lol

[@stevenseverance3692]

It's nice 👍💯😁 to know/see that someone else shows respect for the Crassula aka the Jade Plant. Anyone who would butcher one has no idea what they are doing. They grow 🪴 very slowly. Set it outside this winter 🥶 and watch it Bloom along with the leaves change from green to light yellow/orange with red edges on the leaves. It's quite spectacular to see. Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰 🎂🥳🎈🎉 Man", "World 🌎🌍 Cruiser"&"Succulent 🪴 Collector, and"Teacup's & Saucer's Set's and Teapot 🫖 Collector ".

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Steven. I'm not sure where you are from, but winters here are VERY COLD ans snowy. I will have to place my jades in a cooler spot haha and get those flowers! Thanks for watching

[@stevenseverance3692]

@@EverythingPlants I presently live in Las Vegas Nevada but when I lived in Torrance CA 🪴 growing the Crassula aka the Jade Plant was a popular plant to see in older home 🏘️ garden's and even along the street planning for the median/sides of the road 🛣️. Every Autumn to early Winter 🥶 they would begin to change color and then Bloom. It was a spectacular sight to see, especially for an advent Gardener like my self. When my wife and I married then moved to Lancaster/Palmdale CA I found out that they tended to grow 🪴 even bigger and faster provided they were planted on the Southside of the House 🏠. Every October they would Bloom but alas they didn't like the 🥶 of January and did suffer from a bit of cold ❄️ damage. However I wrapped them up with straw and alas "Success". They made a full recovery. Sincerely Yours 🤠 Mr Severance, "The Cake 😋 🍰🎂 🥳🎉 🎈 Man", "World 🌎🌍 Cruiser"&"Succulent 🪴 Collector", and "Teacup's & Saucer's Set's and Teapot 🫖 Collector".

[@Stephaniemickle]

@@EverythingPlants lol I read that and had the same thought. It gets to like negative wind chill sometimes and it absolutely will freeze and kill your plant 😢

[@EverythingPlants]

@@Stephaniemickle ya....anything less then 10C I would start to get worried haha

[@allens_almanac]

How do indoor plants know what season it is if it's under grow lights and central AC?

[@EverythingPlants]

As long as your AC isn't turned below 10C then it should be okay. And the consistency of grow lights should keep your plants growing all year round like you live in the tropics. Have you noticed your plants slow growth when using AC?

[@allens_almanac]

@@EverythingPlants It's a question out of curiosity because I often hear people say to care for plants differently in the winter than in the summer. But if indoor conditions are pretty consistent throughout the year, I would assume that matters a lot less.

[@mistert2421]

My plant seems to lean towards the window where the sun comes from, I try to rotate it to keep it vertical. Any tricks to this. To keep it at vertical that is, thanks

[@EverythingPlants]

The weight of the leaves over time pull down the stems. You can either prune yearly (which I do for branching) or you can remove some leaves and this might help a bit

[@stephaniecherel5884]

Bonjour, merci pour vos vidéos qui expliquent si bien comment prendre soin de ces magnifiques plantes 🥰 Malheureusement pour mon arbre de jade, j'ai commencé à le tailler avant de vous rencontrer 😢 et il ne ressemble pas grand chose maintenant. Est-ce que je peux le tailler correctement ce mois-ci (juillet) ou est-ce mieux d'attendre plus tard ? Merci infiniment pour votre réponse 🙏 Bonne journée Stephanie (France)

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks so much for watching, Stephanie

[@aimeee.9390]

my variegated jade is just now really starting to show its growth - it was infested with mealies when I rescued it, it's now bug-free and actually pushing out a surprising amount of growth. How often would you say you need to repot it? It has several branches, all below 5" tall

[@EverythingPlants]

This is kind of a tough question to answer because I repot a plant when it needs it. So, when you think it has out grown the pot, needs fresh soil and etc. I think I once had my large jade in the same pot and soil for like 5 years. If it is a small plant, let it grow until you see signs of needing a repot....like roots out the bottom, not growing at the rate it used to, losing leaves etc I hope this helps

[@aimeee.9390]

@@EverythingPlants it does, thank you for the reply!

[@ignacio1943]

Another question, we've been having extreme heat, and my jade plant is dropping leaves like crazy. Just brought it inside but not sure what else to do, any suggestions?

[@EverythingPlants]

You may have to water more of it is dry also

[@ignacio1943]

@@EverythingPlants is not dried.

[@paulacurran3091]

I have had this Jade since last Christmas (2023) and it was doing exceptionally well, then one day it drooped over the side of its pot. I don't know what's wrong or how to fix it?

[@sharonzion9165]

Awesome job..

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks

[@HannaG123]

Thank you for another great jade video! I have a question if you’re able to answer: I have a leggy stem on my plant because I live in a low light area. Where the longest stretch between nodes is (where I’d like to prune), there’s a tiny new branch bud coming out naturally. If I prune just above that node with the new bud, would the new growth be damaged, or could it still split off into two (three total with the bud that’s growing)? Hopefully this makes sense! I used your previous video on this to branch some areas of the same plant, and they look great. :)

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Hanna....very interesting question 🤔 I've never done this and now I'm curious too. I don't see it harming that little bud any and in fact it may just give it a boost of energy. Give it a try and make sure to tell me what happens in about a month time!

[@HannaG123]

@@EverythingPlants thank you so much for your reply!! I’ll definitely let you know. 🤠 amazing video as always!

[@suedahlkamp8104]

My Jade got leaf burn, what should I do with those leaves? Can I just leave them? I like the shape it is now. It’s a big plant and a couple dozen got burnt.

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Sue! If they aren't too badly damaged then you can leave them on otherwise cut them off.

[@suedahlkamp8104]

@@EverythingPlants Thanks Jeff. I’ll keep an eye on her and cut them if needed.

[@barbaraackerman57]

Very informative!

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks Barbara. I hope you stick around the channel for more!

[@gingerlittrell2468]

My jade is probably 25 years old and has huge trunks. It has been neglected and needs repotted. My question is how to prune the plant to encourage new growth. It’s really leggy.

[@EverythingPlants]

It's tough to give advice without actually seeing the plant, but each spring I like to cut back all the tops of the branches and stems to promote for their branching. This also helps with strengthening the stem and branches as they thicken up. If you have an Instagram account, feel free to send me a picture of your plant for further advice

[@elizabethrodriguez5973]

Hi, I need help. I try pruned my jade leaves but nothing happens. Only the leaves dry up and bland with the soil. Am I doing something wrong ? Is it possible I can put the pieces in water for roots to come out

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Elizabeth. So the leaves just dry up? You really shouldnt have to do much for them in the first couple weeks other then give them a bright spot to grow. I usually don't water mine until they have little roots popping out. They get all the moisture and nutrients they need from the thick leaves. Can you explain what you have been doing with them for care?

[@elizabethrodriguez5973]

Hi, thank you for responding to me. Yes, they just dry up in matter of week or two. Is it possible because I put little bit of water since I saw them drying up. I had them on sunny area. The same thing happen when I place a piece in water for roots.

[@Enn-]

At what point should I start t prune my plant? It was propagated from a leaf over a year ago, and is currently a single, straight stem about 13 cm tall with good leaf distribution the length of the stem. It's showing no signs of branching. Should I let it keep growing straight until it naturally branches?

[@EverythingPlants]

Ya, I would let it keep growing until it starts to branch naturally or if it starts to bend

[@breezykneezy7290]

Does this pruning method work for ogre ear jade plants?

[@EverythingPlants]

Yes it does!

[@monetrogers]

I watered my jade plant and now some of the leaves have large dark brown spots.. any suggestions? Thank you!

[@EverythingPlants]

Could you send a picture to my Instagram?

[@izabelamsztuka7297]

Is it ok to fertilise the jade plant with fish emulsion or worm castings? It's more balanced in terms of nutrients but also slow release.

[@EverythingPlants]

I have never tried either of those for my jades, but I don't see any reason not to. I think they are generally a very safe nutrient for houseplants, including succulents. I have watered some pothos with fish tank water and boy did they like that.

[@cm7884]

Is it possible for them to get too much sun? I have hd a jade outside for a year and suddenly Its toning light colored and some places look scorched.

[@EverythingPlants]

Oh ya, for sure....you have to slowly give them bright light. If you take them outside you should start it full shade and then work your way to bright light. Not only to they need to adjust to the sum they also need adjustment to the summer heat

[@cm7884]

Oh no, this guy has been out for a while now. So it’s used to the sun. I’m thinking maybe it has too many roots now so I have to water more often. Cause the soil isn’t holding water long enough anymore. Is that possible

[@meganpahl3612]

So, I have a 30 year old jade that was given to me but the poor thing was tortured before my care so I literally had to chop it and restart it. Now, I have many stems in the same pot but they are thin and nothing like the main trunk that rotted. I prune it often to promote branching of course but, I am confused, is this what will make the trunk grow thick again?

[@EverythingPlants]

Pruning and time with thicken up the main stems

[@jessicachavez1855]

I can’t wait for mine to look like this!

[@EverythingPlants]

Hey Jessica. How old is your Jade now?

[@jessicachavez1855]

@@EverythingPlants I have no idea. It was a gift. But it looks like the mini version of yours.

[@kellysapach]

I have inherited a monster jade. I had to prop about three branches up with y-shaped sticks so they wouldn’t break. It was re-potted into a large container as well. My question is, can I just prune off those heavy branches and what is the best season to do so? Also, do you think I should downsize the pot and is winter an appropriate time for that?

[@EverythingPlants]

It's really difficult to give advice without seeing the plant.....if you want you can send a picture to my Instagram account @everything_plants_ca

[@mahnooshm4655]

Hi, I was wondering if a Jade plant can survive without any leaves?

[@EverythingPlants]

Did you take all the leaves off? If they plant is healthy then sure it will survive....it will push out new growth eventually.

[@mahnooshm4655]

@@EverythingPlants Thanks for your quick reply! I've been watching your videos (especially on your Jade plants) and find them to be very informative so thank you! I've had that Jade for about 4-5 yrs and it was always pretty healthy. Then about a month ago it started dropping its leaves (leaves would get brown and then drop). I checked for signs of overwatering, underwatering, pests etc but couldn't find anything. I pruned it back a bit to encourage growth/cut some of the weak, leggy parts off and placed it in a more sunny area. Now it does not have any leaves but the trunk looks healthy still? I changed its soil (did not notice any signs of rotten roots) and have been careful about watering. I'm hoping the trunk can survive this phase and push out some new growth...

[@gardeningtroutmaster]

great how to.. info thx

[@EverythingPlants]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@pennymayo2332]

Thank you for the information !

[@EverythingPlants]

Thanks for watching Penny!