Jade Propagation, Is It Hard?

It’s a good time to propagate succulents, including your jade plant. Now that spring is almost here.

Is it letting go of leaves or stems? Does it appear to be in good health? Is there a lot of direct sunlight on it?

If you’ve been keeping it, in light but not in the sun you can let it grow in direct sunlight for a few months.

Stronger stems and better foliage will result as a result of this.

Interesting right?

You can take cuttings if you only have three or four pairs of leaves.

Take a few cuttings and plant three in each pot or one in each pot if you prefer.

The bottom pair of leaves should be left on the cutting which can also be rooted by simply laying them on the soil’s surface. Allow the cuttings to dry on the ends…

…for a few days before planting or plant them right away if using dry soil.

Let us hear Dony’s story about his experience propagating and growing Jade Plant.

Let us hear the story

One day in September, I never know that Jade Plant can be propagated.

Until one day “Jade plant propagation method?” I said.

“I never knew that was possible.” She nodded and pulled a small bag out of her purse.

I looked at it curiously as she unraveled the top edge enough to show me the tiny green leaves inside.

“This is one of my starter plants,” she began, “that’s why they’re so young but still going strong.”.

A jade plant starter pack this was one thing I had not seen before in my gardening days but now here it was right….

…in front of me like some kind of magic trick.

And then suddenly it all clicked into place with this woman….

….with her petite frame and confident smile must be an expert on these things! From that time,

….I am starting to propagate my snake plant.

So Lets Jump In!

Get your succulent and cactus soil ready and get a couple.of small clay pots cleaned and prepared.

I like to put a small amount of polyester fiberfill over the hole to prevent soil erosion while still allowing excess water…

…to pass through.

This will also prevent insects from crawling into the pots if they are outside in the summer.

Keep Going…

To grow roots jade cuttings need a wet humid .but well-ventilated climate.

As a result summer is ideal for propagating jade plants.

During the warmest months of the year jade plants are extremely easy to propagate.

Frequently,a branch or leaf may break off and begin to develop roots in the soil without your assistance.

However, if the right conditions are met you can propagate your jade at any time of year.

Growing these plants from stem cuttings is the quickest way to get a good size plant.

Any size stem cutting including massive ones can be propagated.

So, if a branch on your plant has broken off or a stem has broken try propagating it.

Save the clippings from pruning your plant for propagation.

Otherwise follow these steps to take a cutting explicitly for propagation:

Keep Reading…

Growing these plants from stem cuttings is the quickest way to .get a good size plant.

Any size stem cutting including massive ones can be propagated.

So, if a branch on your plant has broken off or a stem has broken try propagating it.

Save the clippings from pruning your plant for propagation.

Otherwise follow these steps to take a cutting explicitly for propagation:

Enable a few days for the ends of the cuttings to cure dry out and callus over before propagating them from your jade plant.

This will help keep the plant cuttings from rotting. Allow more time for the cutting to heal the bigger it is.

Next one..,

Leaf propagation of jade plants is certainly possible and it’s a lot of fun to try.

However growing a large plant from leaves would take much longer than growing one from stem cuttings.

So, keep that in mind before you go out and buy a bunch of jade plant leaves to propagate.

Here’s how to get started if you just have a leaf to work with or want to give this process a shot.

To successfully grow a jade plant from a leaf ensure that the leaf cuttings are taken correctly.

Break off each leaf carefully if you want to use it for plant propagation.

When you cut the leaf off make sure you have the whole stem.

If the bottom part of the leaf is cut off the leaf will not root.

Keep reading…

You don’t need to worry about curing the leaf cuttings like you do with stem cuttings.

It certainly won’t hurt to allow them to dry out for a few days before trying to root them.

But don’t let them sit for too long or they could shrivel up completely.

You won’t be able to propagate the leaves that are completely dried out.

Next on…

Planting jade cuttings in soil is the easiest way to root them.

This should not be done in a closed propagation chamber or a plastic baggie.

If the cuttings are exposed to too much humidity they can rot.

To root a plant cutting in soil follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Rooting hormone on the cuttings using rooting hormone on the cuttings will not only help them root faster but it will also help you start a jade plant from cuttings. I strongly recommend using the rooting hormone to help the cuttings root faster. Simply apply rooting hormone to the stem of your plant clippings or the cut end of the leaves to use it. Dusting it plant clipping with rooting hormone.
• Step 2: Fill your container with soil and pour your soil mixture into a container in a loose manner. The best soil for jade plants is a light, sandy mix of coarse sand potting soil, and perlite. When propagating this plant regular potting soil is typically too heavy and can cause the cuttings to root. To propagate your plant clippings you can use a commercial succulent soil mix or a gritty succulent soil mix if you don’t want to make your own.
• Step 3: Create a hole in the soil for the stem next, poke a hole in the center of the rooting mixture for the jade plant cutting with a pencil or your finger. Place the cutting gently into the hole to avoid rubbing off the rooting hormone. Then gently pack the soil around the cutting’s base to keep it in place and ensure that the soil is in contact with the stem. You don’t need to make a hole if you’re growing this plant from a leaf. Alternatively you can simply lay the leaves on top of the soil, or cover the cut end with a thin layer of soil.
• Step 4: : Put your it cutting in a safe place, place the jade plant cutting in a shaded area away from direct sunlight. Wait until your jade cutting has roots before watering it. If the weather is extremely dry use a plant sprayer/mister to lightly mist the cutting with water on a regular basis. However, keep in mind that they don’t need a lot of humidity. It’s a positive indication that the plant cutting has begun to develop roots when you see new growth on the top of it.

Last One…

As new growth emerges give the plants a strong sun….

…and water thoroughly when the soil is dry an inch into that small clay pot.

When the pot fills with roots you can move the plant into the next size pot only an inch or two larger.

Avoid transplanting succulents after mid summer when they begin to slow down for a winter’s rest.

They’ll be just fine in a very pot bound state for a few months.

Once it’s been in a 4″ or 5″ pot for a couple of months and fertilize at half-strength every 6 to 8 weeks…

….using an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer.

Jade plants are an easy plant to take care of and easy to breed.

Just cut it or cut the leaves and voila you can have new plant! In a second! Fantastic isn’t it?

Jade plants with their thick leaves and sturdy stem. This plant is good to us and easy to propagate.

It’s coming to the end. Now  do you have any recommended plants that are good to grow?

Or maybe you have a question about something that you read?

Either way go ahead and leave a comment below right now!

See ya next time!