Help with overwatered jade?

9 years ago

My grandma recently rescued a heavily overwatered jade plant, and wants my help with it... Unfortunately I don't know much about jade, so I could use some help myself ^^;

(I've already checked the roots for rot, and replanted it in a safe container - the stem rot was discovered after, which is why the stump is planted :'))

The plant has edema on most of the leaves, and a portion of the stem had rotted. She cut off the rotten part, so we now have an intact stump and a rootless jade...

Firstly, will the stump be able to regrow itself? And ,if so, is there any way I can help i along?

Secondly, can I simply reroot the upper plant as one would a normal cutting (callus, stick in some gritty potting soil, and wait for roots)? Do they need to be treated with anything first?

And third, should the leaves that have edema be removed?

The stump (has a tiny bud on the side)

The cut stem

Effected leaves

New leaves are already forming on the plant as well, in case that's important :')

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Comments (3)

rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
First - is the potting mix fast draining? What do you mean by 'safe container'?

Yes, potted stem will grow new branches. It will not continue growing. It may get fatter in time but not taller. All that is assuming there is not rot leftover. There is nothing for you to do just make sure it is not over-watered, and that it gets lots of good light.

The 'upper plant' is a cutting, so yes to what you say. IMO, there is nothing that you need to do as a 'special treatment'. That, again, is assuming there is no rot left. No roots - no water.

Are you referring to black spots as edema? That is likely what it is, just make sure it is not scale (simple test: cotton ball or soft tissue moistened in rubbing alcohol. Wipe the black spots and see if they come off. If scale, they should and if you squeeze them there will be blood...Or you can just see if they come off by scrapping with a fingernail - do not dig in :) if scale, should come off quite easy). I would leave the leaves on for now, they will help to produce food. Can be removed at any time.

In pic #3 there are black edges visible on couple of leaves. Is that rot? If yes, I would remove.
Patrick Gabriel (zone 6a/6b)
9 years ago
They can both be saved, the stump is already producing new leaves. As long as you have it in a fast draining soil it should recover just fine. The stem will begin to grow new roots in a few weeks. Like you said, let it callous over and put it in some gritty mix. Don't water until there is evidence of new roots. I would also recommend giving it more light, it looks a lanky. Maybe once the plant has reestablished itself and has firmly rooted you should consider pruning. The stem is very thin in relation to its height and it will most likely bend over from the weight of its leaves.
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socks
9 years ago
Just my opinion here, but I'd make two plants out of that cutting. I'm thinking the plants will be more upright then the Y shaped cutting.