Sick Jade :(
wakeupcoffeeperk
9 years ago
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bikerdoc5968 Z6 SE MI
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Comments (3)Hello! Yes, you should isolate the plant so that the infestation doesn't spread. It sounds like Mealy Bugs, from the cottony description. Clean the Jade with a Q-tip dipped in water mixed with rubbing alcohol. Because they can also infest soil, you should change the soil this season. Josh...See MoreSick jade plants photo #3
Comments (1)Looks bad, so toss any of these marred, infested, infected leaves. Josh...See MoreSick jade plants photo #4
Comments (9)Hi there! Lets see...in actual fact I think you have already answered your own question without realising it!!! Those plants look as if they could do with a 'good square meal' and the fact that you are unsure about what they are potted in makes me think they have been in the same mix for some time maybe? Both those factors would stress any plant and could be the cause of the odd looking leaves...just my ideas ;) You also say one put out new leaves when moved to a brighter place proving they do not take well to low light conditions. They will happily grow in, and do prefer a fast draining mix, as anything with peat or water retaining soil could be problematic for them. I think it best if you do take a look 'down below' and see what the roots look like and get back to the forum if you need to. I personally would also cut them back and re-pot in a fresh fast draining mix as they respond rather well to a cut back ( I have just done 2 of my large ones and posted about them on here). Their thin drooping stems and sparse leaves indicate a lack of light, food and water. I hope they will do well for you so keep in touch and I'm sure the Jade experts will chime in with their suggestions soon, good luck. Gill UK...See MoreSick Jade: What should I do next?
Comments (11)My 5cents... 1. pot is too large, too deep 2. soil needs some 'lightening-up'; add generous amount of perlite if you can't get anything else (I use small grit a lot); research soils for succulents on this forum. If you see recommendation to add sand anywhere, I would say DON't, unless it is really gritty (larger particles) 3. rocks on the bottom/halfway up don't work, get rid of them. Get shallower pot AND well draining mix instead. 4. just because 'nothing is hanging' (sorry ez to contradict you), doesn't mean plant is healthy. You need to squeeze (gently) trunk and branches to see if they are too soft - but sometimes they are soft just from lack of water. I do not think that is the case with your plant - it started to rot for a reason. Water was, probably, getting poured (sometimes we don't notice) over same spot on trunk, perhaps there was a small injury that allowed water to get in - anything is possible. I would gently swish the root ball in the water, cut off roots that are mushy-slimy. Any black spots/areas in the trunk or branches you see on cut pieces are sign of rot spreading. Unless you get rid of them, it will continue to spread. Small and healthy piece is better - and will grow in proper conditions - than larger-longer sick one that will eventually die anyway. It is clear to me from the last photo that the branch is growing from the trunk/stump, so you can leave it. Not 100% sure, but 4th photo from the bottom seems to show some darker areas - double check on that. If yes, cut further. When you pot it up, don't bury trunk too deep, as long as the roots are covered, that is enough. You could put the rocks (ones you had on the bottom of the pot for 'drainage') on top of the soil around the plant to support it - how large are these rocks?...See MoreJoe1980
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