I also went on a pruning mission with my Aeonium amd Jade. I was never good with Aeoniums and found a big one at HD about 5 years ago, its still alive but grew out all spindley so I choped it. Lets pray they take. (both ends). Heres what I wound up with... before and after pics)

Denise

Aeonium first in 2006

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2007-recovering from full sun and no water

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2008

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2009

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AFTER PRUNING 2011

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CUTTINGS

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Heres the Jade Tree, Ive chopped this several times and leave some leaves on so photosynthisis can occur, does this help?

2006

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2007

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and after pruning 2011, my cat likes to dictate the shape by knocking off branches...

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I was going thru a tough time in 2010-2011 so I didnt take many plant pictures, I must catch up!!