How big of a stem can you cut with Jade?
I have a big chunky Jade and was wondering if I could get away with shortening it. Is there a size of branch where it starts to become risky?
This is as brave as I've ever been with them and even now do you think this needs any help to stay healthy?
Ever year I make a tray of these cuttings, this one was just last year, such growth.
Keep one get rid of the rest I think.
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HU-84832154
3 years agoRelated Discussions
not repotting the big jade, cutting it back instead
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Comments (28)Are you kidding me?? Is it really so hard to get jade cuttings? I'm also on Dave's Garden, where many users trade cuttings, seeds, etc., and jade seems to be the one thing people DON'T want, because it's OVERABUNDANT! I don't mean to sound negative at all - I'm just floored. I have more jade than I know what to do with! The vast majority of it is straight-up "ovata" (classic green jade), although I do have access to Sunset. If ANYONE wants some jade cuttings, just let me know! I don't charge - just, maybe, you can cover shipping...? Let me know how much you want, I'll let you know if I've got enough, and I can let you know about how much USPS will charge to get it to you. A TIP: you don't need much to get started with jade. That stuff takes off, and before you know it you'll have more than you know what to do with, too! (That's how my mother and I got all our jade.)...See MoreJades and Jade Cuttings - Update pics!!!
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Comments (2)From what I've seen (never done it myself), you should be able to root larger cuttings (truncheons) of this plant as easily, or maybe more-so, as smaller cuttings. If there is significant new growth at the tips, you may have to prune back to firmer wood. A moisture tent and rooting hormone should improve your odds....See Morerina_Ontario,Canada 5a
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSome plants will 'thicken' their trunks easier than others. 'Bonsai' style would be thick and tapering. It needs patience and careful pruning...In my limited experience, finger jade wll taper better than 'regular' green-leaved jade; both will thicken eventually.
May I ask what do you do to thicken the trunk?
I have jades with trunks over 10 cm circumference - but that is at the soil line and do not need ro be pruned there. This one is approx. 22cm at the base; it has few low branches that I should prune off. Thickest branch (on left) is approx. 8.8cm circumference where attached:
I will (one day!) prune all 3 off and re-root them. I think thickest branch I pruned off and re-rooted so far was approx. 7-7.5cm circumference
ewwmayo
3 years agoI have done a little pruning on mine to keep it short and it's around 6-7cm at the base. Much smaller pot though.
Keeping the lower branches I think really helps.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
3 years agoHU-84832154
3 years ago
Well, I changed my mind about shortening it for now when the center showed new growth, this should fill out the middle nicely I think.HU-84832154
3 years agorina_Ontario,Canada 5a
3 years agoI believe that if you want to keep it short and full, it should be pruned. This is good time to prune, new growth will appear almost instantly. And it will be much fuller all over. I would prune it something like this to keep it short:
It really depends on what you want to plant look like eventually. BUT this is JMO, I am just reacting to what I can see in photo you posted (full plant would be better), and what you said, and could be wrong.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a