If Melbourne is anywhere near where you're going to be, there are a few nurseries here that might have what you are looking for. How large do you want your plants to be? The nursery I frequent has about 4 or 5 large jades for about 100 each (one of them is a "Gollum" jade). They are 26 years old each. They are at least 4 or 5 feet tall. They also have a bunch of Euphorbia tirucalli. from 4 inch pots to 10 inch pots.
Let me know if that sounds good and I'll give you an address.
Matthew

Thanks, Matthew, but we'll be around De Funiak (spel?), Panama City, Pensacola. Mostly the Panhandle area.

I'm looking for a nice, full jade about 18" high (the biggest we get around here are around 5" and in 4" pots).

This is the large jade I lost when a friend took care of it during an emergency. That's what I'm looking for.

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Linda

Linda,

I live in Panama City and I haven't been able to find any good succulent nurseries in the area. There is a nursery around Gulf Breeze (near Pensacola) that carries succulents but you have to call ahead for an appointment. From the looks of their website they really only carry Sedums and Sempervivums. As far as having a large jade, I have no idea.

Here's there website:

http://www.santarosagardens.com/default.asp

If you do find a nursery in this area please let me know because I've been searching and searching! I get most of mine from generous people, online nurseries and ebay.

~Erin~

Hi, Erin:

Be glad to let you know if I find anything. We are actually going to De Funiak Springs and I found two nurseries listed but haven't called. If I visit them I'll let you know.

Crestview and Barnett Partin. Googled "garden centers near De Funiak Springs, FL" to get those two.

Wish me luck.

Linda

I don't know if this is too late, but there is a cactus, succulent nursery on 231 north of Panama City, close to I-10. You have to be looking for it or you will pass it, there is just a hand painted sign that says cactus. If going north it is on the right hand side. They actually had a large selection (for down this way) and were reasonably priced.

Linda, every single Lowes and Home Depot (and most Walmarts) will carry a jade plant. They will be everywhere and you should be able to get it for around $3.99 - $4.99. If you must have a large one, then you may need to go to a nursery but you can get small ones for very, very inexpensive and they may actually travel better.

A pencil cactus is harder to find. Let me know if you are going anywhere near Jacksonville and I can give you some recommendations.

Carol

Thank you, both. I can get the smaller jades and pencil/firestick cactus here at the big box stores. I'm looking to replace the jade I lost.

I'll look again in the Spring or check out the one north of Panama City if my husband's work carries us back to Florida.

Happy Holidays!

Linda

Your plant looks like multiple rooted stems growing together, so it is not a single plant, making it easier to replace. Put several smaller plants together In the same container, 4-5 from 4-inch pots placed in a communal 10 or 12-inch pot should do the trick, but your soil mix must be free draining

btw, older sculpted jades are far more interesting. :-)

Brad

Carol-
I tried to message you privately but could not find the proper link to do so. I will be in the Jax area visiting my parents and may be able to get out for an hour for a quick nursery visit :)
Where would you recommend if I am looking specifically for succulent-type plants.

Thanks!