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title: "How long do you all think it will be for my Jade cutting, Trident, to…"
description: "How long do you all think it will be for my Jade cutting, Trident, to show me he has obvious root development? And how will I know?"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-03-14T23:07:23.198271Z"
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# How long do you all think it will be for my Jade cutting, Trident, to…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-03-14_

How long do you all think it will be for my Jade cutting, Trident, to show me he has obvious root development? And how will I know?

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## 5 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-03-14

Have already waited over a week for the callus to form before potting today…

### Phil commented on 2026-03-15

I see a possible problem. You have taken a very large cutting. This cutting has no roots to up take moisture and because of its size it will need quite a bit. A jade cutting would be best at about 2 inches. They root very quickly. About a couple weeks. I would start a new cutting. Let it callus a couple days then plant in some succulent soil. Use a squirt bottle and add a little water at the stem every few days. Do not water the entire pot. After a couple weeks, very gently pull up on the plant to see if there is some resistance. If there is then it is rooting. Your current plant is very etoliated and needs more light. By starting over you will have a much more attractive plant.

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-03-15

Thx for the advice

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-03-15

It’s a learning process…

#### Phil replied on 2026-03-15

You are exactly right. And it doesn’t really stop.

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