Hi, I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and say a huge "Thanks!" to the members of this forum. I've been lurking here for a while and reading as much as I can. I've learned so much from the discussions here.

While visiting last summer, I noticed 2 plants that my mother-in-law had - an Aloe and a Jade. She showed me pictures of the blooms on the Aloe, and I just had to have one. When they visited, she brought me a pup from the Aloe and a cutting from the Jade. Unfortunately, the soil she potted them in was far from ideal. The Aloe died and the Jade lost several branches and most of its leaves. I re-rooted the Jade cutting and started another pup from the Aloe. While my soil is still not ideal (I've found most of the items I need for a suitable gritty mix, re-potting is on the agenda for the spring), I've been careful not to overwater and both are showing signs of growth.

This winter a co-worker gave be another Jade cutting which has rooted and is showing some new growth. I also rescued a plant labeled "Compact Jade" and a "Gollum" from the clearance shelf at one of the big box stores. The Gollum was soggy when I got it home, but when I unpotted it, there was no rot. It lost a number of leaves, but has responded nicely to some new (not soggy) soil and the southern window in my office. The "Compact Jade" was actually in pretty good shape and is also doing well.

I'm attaching photos of the plants. I welcome any suggestions you may have regarding the care of these plants. Also, if anyone can ID the Aloe or "Compact Jade" I'd be grateful.

Thanks again to those who have contributed photos and discussion. I've been inspired by your plants and learned so much from the discussion.

-Tim

Crassula Ovata from my mother-in-law --

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Aloe pup from my mother-in-law --

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Crassula Ovata cutting from co-worker --

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Gollum --

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Compact Jade --

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