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4 jades that need help.

10 years ago

Ok I live in Nebraska and have 4 jades that I now know have not been getting near enough light. I have picked up some pearlite to do a 50/50 mix and am open to and would rather repot. The 2 that are right next to each other are survivors of root Roth and the other 2 that are separate have started to droop and have bent stems. I have plefty of pots and am ok cutting into pieces to let callus over and regrow. I am ultimately looking to do branched tree style. ANY advice is appreciated.

Comments (9)

  • 10 years ago

    In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a re-pot.

    The plant will branch as needed, once conditions are optimal. Lots of good light, very light mix & benign neglect =)

    Have you any plans to bring it outside?

  • 10 years ago

    I could bring them outside. I know to be careful of sunburn but what is the temperature range. Right now we are in the mid 90's during the day.

  • 10 years ago
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    They will scorch if put into full sun right away - but you know that. Give them some early am light for an hour or two if possible, then shade for rest of the day (I use sun umbrella to do this).

    If you have outdoors, all succulents should be taken there - that is the best way to grow them. Good light, air circulation...just like they need to be.

  • 10 years ago

    I have all our plants on metal shelving in front of windows throughout our house. Could I supplement the natural light by placing these http://m.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-2-ft-2-Light-19-Watt-White-LED-Full-Spectrum-Linkable-Grow-Light-74302/206384735

    On top of the racks and timing them with theach regular light? I don't have a problem with putting the jades outside but would the light be beneficial anyway. Also is there another light setup that would be recommended for my situation. This is the general rack setup. I have them infront of East and south windows.

  • 10 years ago

    It would be shame not giving your succulents direct light if available...and they wouldn't need any light help.

    But, if you must, keep them indoors. Supplemental light will help a little.

  • 10 years ago

    Yeah definitely moving them outside when possible.

  • 10 years ago
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    I keep mine outside in the spring/summer and back inside when temps threaten to go below about 40*F

    Most of mine are winter growers (Jades included) and they do their growing when the weather is coolish, provided all other needs are met (sufficient sun/light & well draining mix).

    When they get enough light, the nodes grow closer together, this gives the trunks a bit of rigidity that doesn't happen when in a lower light situation.

    With enough light, they also turn kind of woody vs. the very pliable, floppy green growth that makes them want to bend.

    I prune growth where the nodes are far apart. This is because once done, it's done. It's just the way it grows under such conditions. Only solution is to cut off & provide more light.

    When I put them back outside in early Spring, if there's any lengthy growth, I trim off.

    Winter time, I use shop lights to keep them going until threat of frost is passed.

    I wish this meant that I could distribute them about the house, so I can enjoy them everywhere, but alas, then I'd have lights everywhere, LOL!!

    Not a design choice I relish at the moment =D

    Here's an example of what i mean about the texture of the trunks.

  • 10 years ago

    Nick, changing your soil a good idea, repot as well. I am in Nebraska with you, and I bring mine outside with a two-week period of acclimation to the sun, then they are in full sun May thru Sept. For supplemental lighting, I think there are too many questions about LED grow lights. If you're in or close to Omaha, go to Paradigm Gardens and pick their brains about lighting (they have big ones, so it'll be a lot of picking).

    ez