Cutting methods and precautions for Jade Tree Cutting time and method for Jade Tree

Jade tree is a plant of the Crassulaceae family and a succulent plant, but it does not require much soil. As long as the temperature in winter is not too low, the leaves can remain evergreen. There are many ways to propagate jade tree, such as leaf cuttings and branch cuttings.

Jade tree cutting time

Jade cuttings are usually done in spring or autumn , when the temperature is suitable for rooting and the climate is suitable for vigorous growth of the plants after cuttings. The specific time should be between March and May and August and October . However, it should be avoided when the sun is strong at noon. The temperature is low in winter, and the growth of jade plants is slow, so cuttings should not be done in winter.

How to take cuttings of Jade Plant

1. Pot soil preparation

For cuttings of Jade Tree , loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage is used . Peat, plain sand and vermiculite are mixed in a ratio of 1:3:3, which is sufficient for nutrition. The flower pots are selected from clay pots and plastic pots with good air permeability , and the size is selected according to the size of the plant.

2. Branch cuttings

Select strong branches of the jade tree and cut them off at a length of about 8-10 cm, leaving only 2-3 buds. Soak them in potassium permanganate solution for 24 hours for disinfection and sterilization. After drying, insert them into the prepared potting soil at a depth of about 3 cm, cover them with soil and compact them, and water them thoroughly at one time.

3. Leaf cutting method

Select the leaves that are growing luxuriantly on the Jade Plant, pick the fresh leaves, and place them in a container for two days . Water them every two days. After 20 days of maintenance, new leaf buds will sprout from the leaves. If the leaves are still fresh, take them out of the container and you will find that their roots have grown, indicating that the cuttings are successful.

Maintenance of Jade Tree after Cutting

After the jade plant is cut, the soil around the branches should be compacted and watered thoroughly , then moved to a place with diffuse light and good ventilation . Direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent sunburn of the leaves and affect rooting.