Wait and see if it continues to mutate. This is going to be very interesting how it works out, good luck, keep us posted. Norma

That's very cool Jade Man...let us know later.

Fantastic!

Doug, could it be the beginning of a "branching," where we're only seeing three of the four emerging leaves?
Thanks!


Josh

Josh,

i don't think so. this would be the second set of 3. it does not seem like branching to me at least at this point. with this photo you can see the first set of 3 leaves. so i am thinking that the second set will continue on with this pattern.

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well this is not the exact same plant, but it would be a sister started from a leaf from the same plant at the same time and this one had gone unnoticed until recently. but this one is on it's 4th set of three leaves. i think that it may continue, i hope.

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a closer look
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Doug

It looks like a winner!
Thanks for providing the update, Doug.

Josh

Josh,

i hope so! that would be fantastic! another set or two, or maybe a branch, and i will be completely convinced.

Doug

Good observation...........and I hate to dissapoint, but this comes up fairly regularly with all types of plants with opposite leaves. The branch you are observing will most likely continue to grow its leaves in groups of 3, but any side branches will most likely be normal leaf pairs. Still, it is fun to watch what happens next....

this plant was started from a leaf. it does have two other sister plants starting from the same leaf and they are normal. my interest is in the fact that this particular plant is not putting out the usual sets of leaves 2 by 2, it is putting out 3 by 3 sets. so i hape that this continues for the rest of this plants life and i will separate it, and propagate it.

Why are you calling it a mutation. What us different? Norma

Norma,

i am calling this a mutation because it is putting out 3 leaves at each node, not 2 like every other jade plant that i have ever seen. seems different to me.

Doug

Doug That is great I have a mutation of Crassula ovata that I need to post a pic of It has raised ridges on the leaves I have shared it with a few people and also started some plants from leaves and it comes true I am trying to pick leaves that have more ridging and prop from those to see if I can get even better mutation

Glen

Glen,
from which Crassula ovata is your plant mutated?
I'd love to see a pic.

Josh

Glen,

that is great. i would also love to see a picture!

Doug

I will get a few pics and post in a new thread so I don't high jack this one. Glen

Glen,

high jack away my friend!

Doug I just posted a message to you on page 1. I forgot as the page fills it moves down, Now of course I'm not sure of this until you wait and see if the old growth is flat, and it probably is to young to tell at this time. Just out curiousity are the leaves slightly blue. I am going to be 79 this month, I am still am very curious. As a child I took alarm clocks aprart and put them back. That developed my memory. I can't wait to find out what is really happening with your plant. Norma

I hope your are not offended by my post, and I may be dead wrong I am not guessing, I have a cutting in front of me that is doing the same thing, I don't know what causes the mutation. I don't remember how long I have had this plant and much I have of it. I did notice that the leaves are flat, but I didn't observe how many leaves to each new growth. It has not reverted. Norma

Mutation seems to occur in many species of
Crassula I had a small collection of this mutation, all were crested. Echevieria, Sedum, a few Crassula, Cotyledon, etc. I even still have a few crested Gasteria, which are hybrids, so I don't know if that counts. Norma

Norma,

no i was not offended in any way. i have been busy and did not see your posts. the leaves are very green.

Doug

well that settled that I am wrong.
Thanks for the response. I think this is going to be just great. I am now wondering if the branches will flatten out. Mine does not have three leaves but a true crested plant it is about 12" high and very full, and I even have a larger one in open run, so I must go and look for what that looks like at this time. I'm excited about your plant and thanks for the input. Norma

I am sorry to all but I can't seem to figure out how to attach pics?? SORRY for being dumb

this would be the 5th set of leaves that is 3 by 3 not 2 by 2. i think that it is pretty well set in it's ways.

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and a close up.
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here is a mutation that seems to be a bit of a slow grower but unique. it is 1 by 1 so far.
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Doug

This is great news! Congratulations, Doug.

Josh

funny this thread was linked to. i had been meaning to update this thread for a while. hard to tell from this photo, but this plant is now about 4" tall. i picked off a 2 triple sets of leaves due to sun damage last year. and it is still growing true to it's mutation. thx for looking

Doug

I also have a mutated 3 leaf jade that branched out of a normal 2 leaf jade and it continues to grow 3 and it's on its 5th node. I plan on propagating it into its own pot to thrive and making as many cuttings as possible. I'm not entirely sure if it will go back to its original growth but I want these to become a common household plant!