I have the same thing happening with my jades.
I believe that it is due to how dry my house is during the winter. I have tried misting, but perhaps didn't do it enough.....
I am not really sure how to address this and hope that someone lends some guidance.

I too am having the same problem with these "crystalized leaves." They are pretty strange looking. I am not sure that Jade plants are meant to be misted, though I am a newbie and could be wrong.

Any ideas from the experts? : o )

I'm no expert, so I can't help you guys...sorry :(
But I'm actually wondering about my jade plant as well. Lauren, you're statement about misting them got me wondering. I don't have the crystalization problem, but I have a humidifier running most of the day right near my jade. Is that good for it or bad?
Thanks,
Gabi

I think I've read that it's normal for jades to loose their older leaves this time of year. Especially as they're growing new ones. I think it's a response to less sunlight. It can only sustain so many leaves and sacrifices the older ones.

I don't know why some of the leaves become crystallized. A few of mine have done the same thing.

Misting does nothing to add humidity, mist the plant and come back in 10 minutes. It'll be dry again. Get a small humidifier. I just bought an Air-O-Swiss which is awesome. Really makes a difference.

Happy holidays!

Tom

I am hoping that my link works. I have had my Jade for over 30 years. This how I handle him. Absolutely nothing special. He goes outside when the nighttime temps are above 40 and stays out in the morning sun until the nighttime temps fall to 40 again. Then he comes in and sits in my west window for the afternoon sun. Mine likes being quite moist and does not like to dry out. I spray him with the hose in the summer and if I am misting other plants, he gets it too in the winter. He sets buds every fall and blooms this time of year and has bloomed for the past 7 or 8 years. I do not generally fertilize and even give him cold coffee once in awhile. Now obviously something is working.

Regarding the crystalized leaves, I do get those once in awhile, but it is usually when he is adjusting to either moving outside or moving back in.

Kbugs in Michigan

Here is a link that might be useful:

Here is a close up of the Jade bloom. They are very dainty cluster flowers, white with a hint of pink. There is no fragrance to the blooms.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:738381}}

Well Kbugs!

I wouldn't have thought Jades like staying moist or being misted, but as you are getting this to bloom in Michigan, you OBVIOUSLY know what you're doing; well shut my mouth!! Absolutely beautiful, well done indeed!!! Thx for sharing your fabulous pix!

That's one of the most beautiful jades I've ever seen. I also live in Michigan, so it gives me hope. :-)

This is a classic example of a beautiful plant that is thriving despite culture that is contrary to what the "experts" recommend for the plant. Jades hate to be moist, they hate being sprayed, they hate indoor conditions. I wouldn't have thought they liked cold coffee either, but obviously no one has ever told this plant any of these things. Its beautiful kbugs, and thanks for sharing it with us. I don't know what the crystalized leaves are either but my jade sometimes gets them as well. Maybe it has something to do with the CAM mechanism?

Jades drop their leaves for a number of reasons, like adjusting from being moved inside, insufficient light and too much water.

The only thing I could find in a quick google search about crystallized leaves is in the included link, and this guy believes it to be mold of some kind. I'll post here if I see anything else about it.

There is other information on that page that looks useful.

I've not seen the crystallized leaves. I don't mist my Jades, and I've only given them water once a month (a good soaking) since October.

Here is a link that might be useful: Jade info

I never new that jade had flowers, or aloes either for that matter. How old or large do they have to be to flower?