'whacked off jade update'

16 years ago

Hi, it's been a little while since it was suggested to me to whack my overgrown, droopey jade plant. I had to go back to page 5 to find my post. Well today while watering some of my plants i noticed new growth on the jade. I was beginning to think it was'nt going to happen but you were right, I believe it was "pug"(i hope i have that name right)who suggested i try this. My new question is, I would like to repot it and give it fresh soil, should i do that now or wait till the new growth is more established? Thanks again, Lori

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gobluedjm 9/18 CA
16 years ago
Jades have small root systems so they don't need much room.
Spring is the time you should do it...if it needs it, not because you want to. They thrive on neglect.
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16 years ago
I'm guessing doing it now will disrupt the new growth. I'm w/ the GoBlue on this, only do it when necessary, I'm guessing it's not now since you only just recently wacked it.
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puglvr1
16 years ago
Hi Lori, congrats on your new growth! I am so glad it worked out for you. Believe me...every time I "whacked" one of my Jades I still get nervous even though I've done it several times. It seems to take forever to see the first tiny signs of growth. Its so exciting when it finally happens, you feel like the plant will be fine. I usually repot mine because its in peat soil or want to change the pot and I use very fast draining, porous potting mix.(Al's mix). When I do have to repot I usually do mine in the fall because that is my growing season for Jades and Succulents(FL). Its dormant for me right now(too hot/humid). Good luck!