Jade, jades, jades, anyone?
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
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My jades: pics and a question about jade aesthetics
Comments (8)Thanks Mike, I was thinking I'd like to try different things with the different plants. Get one of them bare and well shaped (preferably pointed upwards) with some large leaves on one end. The larger, bushier one I'll leave the way it is. I enjoy all of the greenery on it and of course it gives me great cuttings to start new ones. Thanks for the advice about the soils, what do you use Mike? I only recently switched to a cactus/succulent mix because it's drier. Silly me, I've been a one bag of soil (standard houseplant mix) kind of guy which has led to the suffering of some of my plants. Reading up on small leaf jades, I've found they do well in Phoenix (my hometown!) so I'm guessing I could stand to water them a lot less. I'll keep them in the sun and see what happens. Thanks!...See Morecultural issue with jade..old jade
Comments (6)I would give it a total makeover. In that I mean that I would bare root the thing, carefully so as not to damage too many roots, and give it a home in the gritty mix. Jades are a tough plant, usually only being vulnerable to root rot, and occasional mealy bugs, which can be a serious problem if left unchecked. Anyway, it won't be easy to do this kind of work on such a large plant, which is why I never buy anything that big. But, for $9, I don't know that I could have passed it up either. I don't know you, so I have to take your word that such a large plant costed only $9, and if you truly did, someone made a mistake or is a complete moron. I was at a nursury looking around, and they had several large jades. They had a 6 foot variegated one for $1500. The 2 to 3 footers themselves were around $100. Enough on that. As for how to approach such a job, well, it'd probably be easiest to make some contraption to gently snag on the trunk, and hang it from something. If you use rags or old cut up t-shirts to make straps, you can snug them up around the trunk below some thick branches. You'll need a few to keep the pressure off any one spot. You then strategically loop a rope through the straps, and hoist it up. Then you'll have to sit injun style and loosen up the roots, which can be tough when they intertwine. After removing ALL the peat soil and washing the roots, remove any that look rotted. Then lower into the new pot, one that is big enough to fit the root ball, with a couple inches to spare around the edge. Fill with gritty mix, making sure to get the soil in around all the roots. For support, you can use plastic spring loaded clamps, found at your local hardware store or big box store. Also get some romex cable, the type used for electrical wiring in houses. Romex cable is thick enough not to damage the tree when you wrap it around the trunk. It is a bundle of solid wires, so it bends good, and provides rigid support. Put 3 or 4 clamps on the pot rim, and use these to run your support cables to. Do this while to plant is still supported by the hanging contraption. Then, you need to figure out how you're going to move this monsterous heavy tree. Hold off on watering for a week after the repot to allow any damaged roots to heal. Again, this project is going to suck, and you'll be asking why in the tarnation you bought it. For a piece of mind, I've done this before, only with a 7 foot tall madagascar palm tree. I had to wrap it in fiberglass insulation to prevent breaking the huge thorns before making the custom noose. As for where to set your jade, well, if it was in shade, then start with that. Slowly acclimate it to the sunny spot where you intend to keep it. Good luck! Joe...See MoreJades and Jade Cuttings - Update pics!!!
Comments (35)Hi, Xuan! Yes, I have noticed that my plants have been putting out new growth lately! Although the night-time temperatures have dropped into the 40°F's, the days are still quite warm. I leave my plants outside for as long as possible. Hi, Norma! Thank you for stopping by! I've learned a lot from you - about the Jade's native habitat, as well as the unique varieties and sports that we have today. You are very kind to offer a Hummel's, indeed. However, I do have one, at long last. I am slowly nursing it back to health; but, if this one should fail, perhaps I could appeal to your generosity in the future. Josh...See MoreJades Jades Jades
Comments (12)Hi Mari & welcome. Condolences on the loss of your brother, I'm sure that makes a strong connection w/ this plant for you. CMcHarris is right that all the info. you need for Jade 101 is already here, his suggestion of searches of this forum is excellent. Hey Toni, Pls. be careful w/ your suggestions. Among other things you've suggested the addition of coarse sand & then later said 'soak the entire rootball'. For a 'total beginner' as she called herself, I'm afraid that'll lead to rot. I wish to amend the suggestions above, first skip the sand entirely. You can achieve the fast drainage we seek w/ more perlite, say 50/50 soil mix to perlite, no sand. Sand is largely not a good idea & can cause problems. Also, when you water, water 'til you see water come out the drainage hole on the bottom. If water collects there, dump it out no longer than 1/2 hr. after watering. Pls. do not soak your plant, nor let it sit in collected water for longer than that or you're likely to have trouble. Toni's a very experienced grower & a couple of the tips she shared (which I'm amending) are fine for her or other experienced growers, since you said you're a 'total beginner', they're not for you. That is, not in the best interests of this plant....See Moregreenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
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