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title: "I recently got this variegated jade plant and want to know how to…"
description: "I recently got this variegated jade plant and want to know how to save/plant it! Any suggestions? I got it from a free plant library and am obsessed"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "AztecTheGreat"
published: "2026-08-07T20:39:21.602367Z"
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# I recently got this variegated jade plant and want to know how to…

_Posted by AztecTheGreat on 2026-08-07_

I recently got this variegated jade plant and want to know how to save/plant it! Any suggestions? I got it from a free plant library and am obsessed

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## 3 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-08-07

In my experience, as easily as regular jades can be propagated from a leaf, these variegated jades do NOT seem to take off. That in mind, I’d pluck off the bottom most leaves. If it’s already callused over, you can plant the stem directly in GRITTY, well draining succulent friendly substrate. Not a lot of organic soil in the mix. These also need more light than you think and less water than you’d think. Good luck!

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-08-07

Also wait a week or two before watering post repot. Has helped me prevent rot while waiting for them to root.

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-08-08

Just set the leaves on top of some gritty soil I've had good luck with mine

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