extreme makeover to this 12 year old "Classic" Jade. Transforming a Crassula Ovata

[@maidendragonfly]

Thank you for explaing about cutting the branches growing down, really heavy branches and in the center. I always wondered why others have cut so many branches. Beaitiful plant now. And now it's blooming!

[@janasher4940]

Thanks for explaining why you cut where you did. And I was amazed that the trunk was able to curve back towards the center without being 'trained' with ropes or a stake.

[@SucculentFever]

Thank you. I always auto correct my succulents without stakes or anything. I just use pruning and direction of sunlight. However, I was surprised how it curved so much. Was not expecting that much

[@teenageenaballerina8350]

I can’t stop smiling after seeing how well the jade did after pruning!❤ I just bought a very small jade plant, so I’ll watch your other videos to see how to care for it. Thank you for these videos!

[@SucculentFever]

Thank you for your kind comments. Have fun with your plant and stay tuned for future surprises.

[@christinen5701]

Lovely! When I saw the flowers, I knew she was a happy plant. Thank you for giving this old girl a new lease on life 🎉

[@mistygeller3193]

That is a very, very happy plant!! How amazing that the trunk corrected itself! And she is flowering! I think that’s her way of saying thank you 😊 There were so many beautiful babies as a result of your excellent pruning too!

[@SucculentFever]

Yes, that's how I felt. Like she was saying thank you, I am happy!

[@marymendez4178]

I would have loved to see you propagate the cuttings. That would have made part two of the content.

[@SucculentFever]

Yes that was a good option.however, I already have another video where I cover Jade propagation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGi9nYufe9WilZosi=_O0w2YE8JwEsWeS8

[@ClaireSiconolfi]

Love this! So relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@SucculentFever]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for your support!

[@ellenmcarthur4599]

Nothing like a good haircut! She’s lovely!

[@gabeee4332]

I have a couple of these in my yard in SO CA so easy to grow from cuttings which is where I got my big plants from cuttings from a plant that was in my Aunts yard...she passed away and I wanted a plant to remember her.

[@SucculentFever]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your personal story about your aunt. Every time you work on your Jade plants, good memories of your aunt will come to you. Have fun with your Jade plants.

[@johnberry1107]

Great plant to work with. Stay safe. Thank you.

[@markday5797]

Thank you for the information. I have a few small Jade plants that I sure enjoy growing as house plants. You have a very nice garden and the stones and rocks.

[@SucculentFever]

Soon I will do a tour of the garden. It is small but I love it. It is my relaxing space

[@MercedesPineiro-tu7ws]

I'm glad I found your channel. It is so sad cutting that much, but now you have many new plans

[@SucculentFever]

Thank you for your support. Si ahora tengo muchas plantas. Ya algunas las vendi

[@suepowell5008]

I came across this video by accident. Your garden looks lovely. Have subscribed!

[@SucculentFever]

Thank you. I will be doing a tour video of my garden at the beginning of the spring.

[@ElizabethBarber-tu9ey]

Excellent explanation as to where to prune.

[@sarahburuin6088]

OMG lol I’m so glad I read the full title when glancing through recommended videos. The first line made me wonder what was going on with my feed.

[@meenaxisanga]

Very beautiful plant

[@mn4169]

what a great video. Now I have to fix mine.

[@SucculentFever]

You got this! Have fun working on your plant

[@dai12nao]

Wow beautiful ❤

[@carolemccosker8840]

thank you ! I was recently given a jade plant that was so pot bound it was splitting the pot . the root ball was the size of a large fist . I took a lot of cutting & transferred it to the ground .

[@SucculentFever]

Jades will do well in the ground. Depending on where you live just be aware of the hot climate. If it gets above 90°F make sure it gets shade.

[@carolemccosker8840]

@SucculentFever thank you 😊 I took lots of cutting of an more than half have taken .

[@franceshendry5656]

More please, especially about Jade Plants.

[@SucculentFever]

In about 2 months I will release a jade Minima hard pruning. Thank you for your support

[@Monty-in-gumboots]

Its a beautiful Jade and now seems to be very happy and ready to thrive after your prune & re-pot. Had you thought about removing the smallest of the 4 trunks at the bottom especially as it looks like it is crossing \ rubbing against one of the others? This would then leave you with 3 strong main trunks.

[@SucculentFever]

That is definitely a good idea. I was tempted to cut it while pruning but decided to wait and see how it matures. I might cut it in the future IF i decide to keep the plant. Most likely I will get rid of this Jade plant as it is too big.

[@lynnshirley]

I liked what you did but I so wanted you to cut out that 3rd thin trunk from the base of the plant.

[@SucculentFever]

I will definitely cut it on my next update

[@AnneMarieNicol]

I just soak then brush off after a day ! No stress.

[@annab3952]

Very helpful, thank you. What is your feed/water regime for Jade plants please?

[@SucculentFever]

No feeding. For watering it depends on your climate. I water about 5-7 days during summer, About every 10-12 days during spring and fall Winter every 15-17 days. I will create another video for that

[@dianedonnachie2794]

Wow.

[@jimjimgl3]

Just remember to check the oil on the jade plant when you change the spark plug....😂

[@SucculentFever]

That's a good one. 😂. Didn't see that one coming

[@hullabaloo-hcd]

❤❤❤

[@lauriedashner2225]

How do you decide on which branches to remove

[@SucculentFever]

Here is a link for a video of mine about pruning. But I follow 3 easy steps: 1. remove all the bottom branches close to the soil 2. I remove "most" but not all branches that are pointing down 3. prune branches that are too heavy. Trunk is not thick enough to handle much weight kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGi9nYufe9WilZo

[@lauriedashner2225]

@ thanks… I’m dealing with a relatively older jade that could benefit from a good pruning.

[@geraldrandall1566]

Too many trunks in my opinion. I like one strong main trunk with jade, maybe a twin trunk that has fused.

[@thea.mcgeejr.152]

Great plant! Will you be selling any of the cuttings?

[@SucculentFever]

I gave most of my cuttings to my mom. She sells succulents. For my next big pruning I will offer free cuttings to my subscribers for those that want some in the states. At the beginning of spring

[@thesumofus-g2b]

weel done 🫶

[@silentfart5941]

It's roots are almost non-existent, no wonder it stopped growing !!! poor jady !!!

[@bettyrafanello6722]

How to replant the stem?

[@SucculentFever]

I have another video for that kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGi9nYufe9WilZo

[@margaretvanson3601]

Why not put it into a wheel barrow full of water and soak the sand away?

[@SucculentFever]

I am always learning from you guys. Thank you!

[@bettyrafanello6722]

Don’t you have to put something on trunk where you made the cut.

[@SucculentFever]

I never do. I know some put cinnamon or other stuff but I don't

[@lynnshirley]

​@@SucculentFever Same here. I used cinnamon once and the plant died. Never again.

[@hostiemariette5466]

J’en ai une qui a plus de 30 ans et cette année, elle vient de fleurir

[@SucculentFever]

J'aimerais pouvoir voir votre plante. Profitez-en!

[@dcharrison]

My opinion it would look nicer in a clay pot.

[@SucculentFever]

I agree with you. It will definitely look better in a Clay pot. I couldn't find one that big(wide) Also I was not planning to keep it so didn't want to spend the money but now I might keep it. Not 100% sure

[@dcharrison]

I’m so jealous right now my friend. I live in Ohio and it’s freezing. My garage has transformed into a greenhouse until warmer weather comes in late April May. It’s a beautiful Jade. If that were mine , I would bonsai it for sure. Well, Happy New Year and Happy Gardening. God bless

[@joanp105]

I have several 50+ year old Jade plants that were left 1 and 1/2 years ago for my care for the winter months. Owner has left them with me again. I transplanted them all as soon as I first got them, including making a few new plants. They had NEVER been repotted in new soil! Since they were not mine, I did not prune the originals as I wanted to, but I feel I must now since there are too many heavy hanging branches. The plants are under grow lights in a mini greenhouse in my basement and have developed that beautiful orange shade on the tips of the leaves. I had a Jade that had blooms each winter, many years ago and had to give it away due to a move, along with almost 50 other plants such as Orchids. The scent from a Jade’s blooms is more wonderful than orange blossoms. It is so hard to cut so many branches from a Jade, but your result is beautiful. Good video👍

[@1ACL]

I think you pruned so much so you make $ on the cuttings. Ok, but be honest. I think it looked better fuller, imo.

[@SucculentFever]

In about 12-14 months it will be full of new branches again but by then the trunks will be thicker and stronger to handle the weight. When you prune too much the trunks get all those nutrients. Thank you for your support!! .