Oh to live in a climate that isn't frozen for months! Beautiful pictures CG.
Tami

Thanks, Idaho!


*CG*

Very nice indeed ! many thanks for warming a blustery day !
Jay

My pleasure, Jay. Glad I could help!


*CG*

I'm happy to finally see that plant! That color I assume is what you get when you live in Hell/the desert. ;) Some pay-off!

I should tell you, three weeks ago I received a few 'Hummel's Sunset' leaves from a friend. I haven't checked to see if they've rooted. But one day I'll have a few little 'Sunset's growing AND an authentic 'Sunset, no, dammit' cutting from your mother's plant. Lucky me.

-- Colleen

Colleen -

First, I have to apologize. I've been calling you "Sharron" in a number of posts. How I got you in my head as "Sharron" I'm not sure. My apologies.

Now then. My mother's plants actually aren't in the desert. My folks live west of here, on the west side of the mountains that separate the coastal regions from the desert region. They have a much more temperate climate there. When I take cuttings, of course, then they end up in the desert with me. So the cutting you got from me did technically come from the desert. :) The wonderful color is, I presume, from sun- and cold-exposure. (The other jade is, as far as I know, the same species, it just doesn't get the direct, prolonged sun exposure the multi-colored one does; and being up against the house like it is, it probably gets a little radiant heat from the walls that keeps it just a tad warmer.)

That's too funny about the not-Sunset versus the Sunset. It should be interesting to see how each colors for you. Definitely take some pictures when your Hummel's are established and making a nice showing. :)


*CG*

Oh, it's fine. I only started giving my name--as I should always remember to do--in order to subtly, and without embarrassment, clarify and kinda remind you. Red-haired and unmistakably Irish, the name's Colleen.

I only hope I can get some decent 'Sunset' coloring next spring and summer. I have the feeling that this winter is going to be horrid and long. I myself much prefer winter as opposed to the heat of awful summer, but no one else I live with agrees. Except the Aeoniums, I guess.

Very amazing pictures, thanks for sharing! I especially love the Jade in full sun.

Colleen: And a decidedly Irish name, it is! :)

Golden: You're quite welcome. I'm glad you like them. :)


*CG*

Sweet!

Though not a 'Sunset' Jade....what a difference the Sun makes!
Loaded with blooms and well colored!

Josh

Josh: *hehe* I don't remember if you were at all part of that whole thread where I was madly trying to find out if this thing was a Sunset or not. :) You're right, it's not, but it does color well! Wish I (or my mom) could take credit for that, but I just lugged it home, and she put it in the sun - that's about all the credit we can take. :)


*CG*

Oh yeah, I was a part of that one ;-)
Thread linked below...

Josh

Here is a link that might be useful: Sunset Jade? Or am I on crack?

CG!

Your plants are even more fabulous than mine! I LOVE the color and all those flowers!

I see that so many of us are growing in so many different ways and areas. Some in the ground, some in pots, some up north, some in Canada, and some in the south, oh yes, not to forget Europe, S. Africa and beyond, and yet we are all doing better if not fantastic with so many pics for encouragement and help!

I must say if it were not for Josh and others , I would of never gotten to where I am today. Just lovely and thanks for taking the time to share.

Mike:-)

Mike: I was stunned, myself, to see all those flowers. And the color is quite striking. I haven't seen another jade do that. But I've also never seen a Hobbit blossom, so your photos are a real treat. :)

I agree, it truly is wonderful to be able to share photos, info, tips and stories from all over the world. Truly encouraging. But I'd say, for me, the most encouraging part of this whole gardening network is the fact that I'm now in touch with a whole host of people who are just as cuckoo over cacti and succulents as I am. So I don't feel quite so much the geek anymore. :) (I'm sure you've experienced the weird looks and responses from others when you start getting all excited about Crassula ovata variegata tricolor or Echinopsis lageniformis, etc. Heck, the owner of a nursery I visit thinks it's the funniest thing that I go so gaga over C&S, AND that I know the names of so many of them!)


*CG*

Congrats on the blooms...I'm sure you guys are tired of me saying this but I'm jealous of you guys that are able to get Jades to bloom! Jealous but very happy for you all!

Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures! I guess I'll just enjoy the blooms through all of you...

Great pics! Love your dubbed "It's a Sunset! Oh, wait, no it's not. Dammit." Gorgeous either way :-)

Pug: Thank you so much. I really don't understand why jades just don't seem to do well for you, and it makes me sad, cuz now I really want to send you one. Maybe it's too humid where you live? (I'm so completely guessing out of my a** on that.)

Jessie: *chuckle* Some time ago I made a big stink about having what I thought was a Sunset jade, and offering cuttings to whomever wanted some. Then, when someone actually took me up on the offer, it occurred to me that I should double-check to make sure I actually had what I said I had. Turned out the jade wasn't a Sunset after all (although it still colors really well). Hence, the nickname, "It's a Sunset! Oh wait..."


*CG*

Here is a link that might be useful: Sunset Jade? Or am I on crack?