Wow, Mike's plant really did get around! And I was lucky enough to see the mother plant in person, but will not divulge where.

Now, that is a pretty peaty mix you have yours growing in, isn't it? I wonder what the Gritty Mix Group would say about that?

Very nice growth in two years, in my opinion.

Christopher

Wow. That is some impressive growth. Beautiful plant (I say that to Mike too).

I Agree but even though a heavier peat based soil isn't the ideal, best soil for a Jade doesn't mean a Jade cant grow in the "wetter" container mix.

Sandra,

very nice plant. that is some impressive growth in two years.

of all the jades i have that one is still on my wish list!

Doug

Indeed, what excellent growth for two years!

Sandra, do you grow this Jade outdoors? The bright coloration and compact growth
would seem to say so! ;-)

Josh

Sandra,
That is a great plant. It sure has Grown good for you.
That is one on my wish list also
Happy growing
Sharon

Wow Sandra!! Your Jade is amazing and the color is just gorgeous. What a great job you've done growing it. Its really grown so fast in just two years, much better and faster than the one I got from Mike...doing well but not growing nearly as well and fast as yours. TFS!

Yes, please share your growing techniques...although I bet living in Cali has a lot to do with it for starters.

Oh WOW Sandra!

First off thank you for the update. I knew there were a few holding out on me somewhere out there...:-)

i can't believe the color and the size! Other than your weather, what else have you done to make it look that great. We can't give ALL the credit to your growing area. I am sure your technique is a very good one.

Please share. Did you fertilize it? Josh does his and I noticed his also grow at a much faster rate than mine.

I really appreciate you posting this. I never knew that my mother plant could look like that too. Everyone has had unusual colors on theirs in their areas.

Did you happen to see the update on many others a couple of months ago?

Sharon, Doug,and Teatree:::: E-mail me in the spring and I will root a cutting for you when I trim my plant. I have no problem sharing since this one can't be found anywhere.
I know how much you love your plants:-)

Hey Wes and Chris!

Mike

And HUGE Hello to Nancy!!! Good to see you again and I am glad yours is doing good!:-)

!! Mike, you know I'll take you up on that, and that I'll remember--total one-track plant mind! :) That'd be incredibly awesome of you.

Hi, WOW....I love the colors in your jade...the red stem and the red to the edges of the leaves it's great looking,
I really like this jade....
I'm posting a update picture of mine, I have no red...just alot of yellow....
how do you get the red??? linda

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That is amazing growth in two years! Do share your secrets! I'm guessing you probably grow this jade outdoors, as Dana Point is beautiful year-round. I've never seen this variegated jade in my neck of the woods.

Jeffrey

Mike,

Thank You! and i certainly will.

Mike,
Thanks Mike,
I will take you up on the offer........
Sharon

Thanks everyone, I'm so flattered! Sadly, this plant has grown pretty much on it's own and has thrived despite the neglect. I threw it in the pot with whatever soil I had on hand and it gets watered accidentally when the plant next to it gets watered. I've never even fed it. lol So, the trick is to live in beautiful Southern California, the land of the happy plants.

All my plants are grown outside. I'm not sure where the red comes from but I've noticed that on my other jades too. I don't know if you can tell, but the red on these are very deep and bright. Maybe it's the sun?

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BTW, I missed the update thread from the others. I'll have to look it up. It's interesting to see how each area yields different results...

Sandra

Wow, those are nice Jades also. Just goes to show, sometimes the more you neglect some plants, the better they grow, regardless of what some others may believe.

Christopher

We also need to remember that larger containers allow for larger plants.
If you want to grow Jades large, you need to give them root-room. And if you give
them root-room, you need to make sure that the potting mix will dry fast enough....
the exception being if you're growing Jades outdoors (where they thrive).

Sandra, that container looks to be a #1 nursery pot (typically .71 gallons or so)?

Josh

Impressive growth. Really makes me want to move to a better climate.......... I really like the variegation of that one!

Rob

Your'e not kidding Whip!

I am within inches of moving anywhere I can grow my plants outside all year long.

Beautiful Sandra!

Mike

Thanks everyone! Josh, yes, that's a 1gal nursery pot. I've been meaning to move it to a bigger pot. I'll do that and see if it grows faster.

Btw, I was noticing on one of my jades that half of the plant had nice red leaves on the outside of the leaves and half of the plant that was shaded by an avocado seedling was completely green. This is on the same plant, so I guess the sun definitely has an impact on the red coloration of jades. I'll have to take a picture so you guys can see this. I thought it was quite interesting. :)

Sandra