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Author Garden: Another cutting/rooting question..... sclewis2 Garden Helper Member # 1293 posted                       I was given a very small (1 stem w/ 2 leaves) jade plant in late spring / early summer it really took off, and grew close to 6" over the summer. Maybe it grew to fast, but it has fallen over, I tied it to a post (read unsharpened pencil) to hold it up, and the top of the soil hasn't dried out for over a week now. I am afraid that it won't make it so just in case I would like to root a piece of it to try to keep the plant. Can I do this from a leaf? What do I need to do? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!!! Plants: 31 | From: Charlotte | Registered: Jul 2003  |  Seeded: 66.100.136.213 Jiffymouse guest posted                 jades are very easily rooted from a leaf. And, you want to let the soil dry before you water again. Just take a well formed leaf and stick it in the soil next to the mother plant. it will root on its own. or you can let it lean over and it will root from a leave node touching the soil, then after it is firmly rooted, you can separate the two plants with a sharp knife. Hope this helps. Seeded: 206.220.183.9 sclewis2 Garden Helper Member # 1293 posted                       Jiffy - Thanks for the info!!! I'm glad that I should be able to grow some more from this plant, it is so beautiful I don't want to lose it. Should I have the leaf touching the mother in the dirt, or just real close? I haven't watered it, I didn't want to with it still being wet. Any idea why it would take a week to dry? Thank you Scott Plants: 31 | From: Charlotte | Registered: Jul 2003  |  Seeded: 66.100.136.213 Jiffymouse guest posted                 scott, check to see that the drainage holes on your pot aren't clogged. as for the leaf, you can put it in that pot or any other pot. doesn't have to touch momma to root. Seeded: 206.220.183.9 sclewis2 Garden Helper Member # 1293 posted                       Sometimes it's the little things that you don't think about. I will check those holes ASAP. Thank you. Scott Plants: 31 | From: Charlotte | Registered: Jul 2003  |  Seeded: 66.100.136.213 weezie13 Compost Queen! Member # 772 posted                       Hey Scott, How's your weather down there??? Getting any rain? Or wind? Check with the WEATHER CONDITIONS Weezie * * * * Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2 http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/ Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.54.84.81 Will Creed guest posted                 Hi Scott, A pot that is too large is the most common reason for soil not to dry out within a week. Using a heavy soil that lacks porosity (not enough perlite, sand, or other gritty material) is another common reason. If your jade stem is flopping over, it is probably because it is not getting enough light. Jades can survive in indirect light, but they do much better in direct sun. The soil will also dry out sooner in direct sun. A stretch of cloudy weather will also reduce water use. Seeded: 24.239.134.109

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