I was gifted this randomly. Planta says it’s a jade plant. Confused how to plant or keep this in water. Doesn’t really have roots and it makes a “U” shape. Should I hang it off the side of a glass or try to plant it like this? Then the leaves on the end will likely die?
I'd prune lower leaves then hang it over the edge
2개 좋아요 Then I'd probably try and prop the leaves I pruned (if they're healthy)
2개 좋아요I see people putting leave cuttings in a damp paper towel is that what you mean?
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I second this 👆🏼
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Take off a few leaves from the bottom, dip in rooting hormone, and propagate it in distilled water. It will grow fairly quickly!
2개 좋아요I don't believe rooting hormone is effective in water because it washes off of the stem. And root stimulator also does not work unless there are existing roots.
0개 좋아요 Not true at all 🙂!
0개 좋아요I am more inclined to propagate in soil, especially succulents. That piece you could trim into several pieces and put them in soil using the rooting hormone. You could also use the leaf method.
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All of this!!
0개 좋아요So maybe cut it into thirds and plant? Remove the leaves from the portion inserted into the soil likely. It doesn’t need to sit in water first to grow roots?
좋아요 1개With Jade you simply stick it in some soil and it will root and grow on its own. Super easy. I have never had to use any supplemental root hormone or anything when it comes to Jade.
0개 좋아요If I cut off the leaves should I let it callus and dry out first?
0개 좋아요For the part I put into the soil.
0개 좋아요Hi Garrett. Yes. You can let them sit for a few days. They say 3 - 7 days. I have even let them sit longer than a week at times because they are remarkably resilient and seem to thrive with the most minimal of effort!
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