how to prune a jade plant

Look for brown rings on the stem approximately 1/4 from the top of the jade or end of the branch, and cut along the ring with a sharp pair of pruning shears or a knife. Two new branches will sprout from this part of the plant, but be patient, it will take some time!

1. When should I cut back my jade plant?
2. How do you prune a leggy jade plant?
3. How do I make my jade plant thicker?
4. Why is my jade plant so leggy?
5. Are coffee grounds good for jade plants?
6. Do jade plants like small pots?

When should I cut back my jade plant?

The best time for jade plant pruning is in spring or summer, but jade plants can be pruned year round. Pruning jade plants in spring or summer will simply result in a faster recovery from the trim than any other time of year because the plants are in active growth.

How do you prune a leggy jade plant?

Simply remove most of the lower leaves and pinch off the growing tip. Once it starts growing and develops more branches, you can repeat the process and pinch out the growing tips or prune the branches back until you achieve the desired look you are going for.

How do I make my jade plant thicker?

Prune the jade plant just above one of the brown rings around a stem, called a leaf scar, with sharp pruning shears or a sharp knife. Two new stems will sprout at the pruning site, so select the stem to prune based on where you want the jade plant to be thicker and fuller.

Why is my jade plant so leggy?

Typically jade plants become leggy from a lack of sunlight triggering the plant's natural defense to “reach” towards the sun. Insufficient light causes the nodes between the leaves to stretch or elongated more than normal. Instead of a compact, full-looking plant, your plant looks spindly and unhealthy.

Are coffee grounds good for jade plants?

Coffee grounds are an efficient source of nutrition for plants, but they must be used in moderation. Houseplants like Philodendrons, Jade Plants, Christmas Cacti, Cyclamen, and African Violets grow best with the use of coffee grounds.

Do jade plants like small pots?

Jade plants (Crassula argentea) are notoriously top-heavy, but they like to be pot-bound in small containers. They grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11, but you can also grow them as houseplants.