Did you say this jade is only 5 yo with such a thick trunk ?!!! What did you mean by 5 yo? Did it start from a leaf cutting back then or from stem cutting which was already pretty thick?
After a few days and they've calloused over, do you use any rooting hormone to give them a boost in their new home? When you put the new cuttings in new soil, do you them water them in?
Did that plant originally grow in that size container? I want to grow a thick trunk like that before transplanting it to a bonsai container I’m wondering if I can get it in the trunk that size in that size container you have.
Dan, This plant is 6 or 7 years old. We did not start it in a pot this size it has been up potted several times. I would not recommend starting it in such a large pot for two reasons. 1. you need to have an appropriate soil to root volume ratio. If you have too much soil it can be hard to keep the plant happy because it will be sitting in damp soil for too long. 2. If you are planning on putting the plant in a bonsai pot I would start it in a bonsai pot. The roots can get quite thick and substantial over years. I would be stressful for the plant to remove them to fit in a tiny pot. I would recommend starting in a bonsai pot right away but a small one and moving up in size as needed always using a shallow pot.
I don’t want my Jade plant to look like that. Yes, it is sad looking and it will remain sad looking for the better part of a year. The trunk of this Jade is plenty thick enough. I just cut off what needs to be cut to give the plant a nice symmetric look. I don’t want the plant to look butchered. I have plants for their beauty and do not feel the need to cut off all of their growth. Pruning is necessary. If you don’t prune a Jade you can have some bad issues with overgrowth but you can cut it back without doing this. Once you have a nice thick trunk then you can simply maintain the plant with a couple of simple prunes twice a year.
I know it's been 4yrs but for anyone else reading this- I'd wait to trim until you have let the plant adjust to its new pot. Make sure it stays 'happy'. You don't want to do too many changes at once and upset it. Once you know it has adjusted well to the pot and it's still looking healthy and happy then I'd say go ahead.
Forget the jade plant.... Look at that CACTUS in the background. Amazing
I'd love to see an update on this plant
So many people making videos on plants and give bad advice. It's good to watch an expert. Tnaks!!
Nice video. A before and after shot of the progress would be helpful; maybe you'll show us at a later date. TY.
Your staff is super helpful..... I am new to succulents, very glad I found your site.
Omg you've scared the hell outa me!! 😲
Thanks, I have 2 Jade's this size also in the same size terra cotta pots, I will get brave next spring and do an extreme prune like this. 👍
You can do it!
Got some sound for my right ear as well?
Did you say this jade is only 5 yo with such a thick trunk ?!!! What did you mean by 5 yo? Did it start from a leaf cutting back then or from stem cutting which was already pretty thick?
I’m already lost. Please explain more where and what you’re cutting.
After a few days and they've calloused over, do you use any rooting hormone to give them a boost in their new home? When you put the new cuttings in new soil, do you them water them in?
I don't think that rooting hormone is nesseary but you can use it if you like. I wouldn't water at all for 2 or 3 weeks. :)
@@GroovyPlantsRanch Thanks for the advice. I would have "watered it in" right away.
So beautiful plants n useful information 👌👌
When is the best time to repot a jade? Spring, summer, or winter?
Spring or Summer
Did that plant originally grow in that size container? I want to grow a thick trunk like that before transplanting it to a bonsai container I’m wondering if I can get it in the trunk that size in that size container you have.
Dan, This plant is 6 or 7 years old. We did not start it in a pot this size it has been up potted several times. I would not recommend starting it in such a large pot for two reasons. 1. you need to have an appropriate soil to root volume ratio. If you have too much soil it can be hard to keep the plant happy because it will be sitting in damp soil for too long. 2. If you are planning on putting the plant in a bonsai pot I would start it in a bonsai pot. The roots can get quite thick and substantial over years. I would be stressful for the plant to remove them to fit in a tiny pot. I would recommend starting in a bonsai pot right away but a small one and moving up in size as needed always using a shallow pot.
Video recording not good. Recorded from distance.
I don’t want my Jade plant to look like that. Yes, it is sad looking and it will remain sad looking for the better part of a year. The trunk of this Jade is plenty thick enough. I just cut off what needs to be cut to give the plant a nice symmetric look. I don’t want the plant to look butchered. I have plants for their beauty and do not feel the need to cut off all of their growth.
Pruning is necessary. If you don’t prune a Jade you can have some bad issues with overgrowth but you can cut it back without doing this. Once you have a nice thick trunk then you can simply maintain the plant with a couple of simple prunes twice a year.
Totally true
Can you trim the jade after the plant has been repotted? Advice anyone
I know it's been 4yrs but for anyone else reading this-
I'd wait to trim until you have let the plant adjust to its new pot. Make sure it stays 'happy'. You don't want to do too many changes at once and upset it. Once you know it has adjusted well to the pot and it's still looking healthy and happy then I'd say go ahead.
Wow, groovy.
That looks horrible!
That poor plant!! 🫣