Jade Plant Help

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Hello! I purchased a Jade plant almost a year ago and it's been growing pretty well. Recently though I've noticed its trunk turning this grayish color and I just wanted to see if this was cause for any

concern. It's planted in a mix of regular soil and perlite (I just sprinkled more soil on top because I thought it looked better). I live in New York so it's not really it's ideal environment but it is facing a southern window so I'm trying to give it as much sun as possible. I water it about once every month too.

Besides the base of the trunk it's been growing well and seems healthy.

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Mentha (East TN, Zone 6B-7A)

10 years ago

That's normal. It's just the trunk maturing.

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10 years ago

(here are some pictures)
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Original Author
10 years ago
Okay I thought it might be but I'm overly concerned about this plants wellbeing and wanted to make sure! Thanks!
greenclaws UK, Zone 8a
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Yep, nothing wrong there, just looking normal for its size. Watch those limbs don't get too long and stretched, maybe consider a prune to keep it compact. They do need good light as you say.

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
10 years ago
Do you fertilize it?
alicia6b
10 years ago
Looks like it's stretching a bit for more sun light. Understand your situation of lack of brighter light due to your apartment. I have the same problem. It looks nice and green! I agree with Mentha that the trunk is maturing. Pruning may be needed. You'll be able to make more plants with the cuttings!

Alicia