How to prune Jade Plant

When to prune

time

First of all, you need to know that the Jade Plant has a strong growth ability and is resistant to pruning. It can be pruned anytime and anywhere and as you like. It can be pruned however you want and whenever you want, all depending on your personal preference. However, you can re-prune the plant when repotting and changing the soil in spring every year to renew the plant.

modeling

In addition, the shape of the trimming is also very casual, just do it according to your own preference. Don’t be afraid of cutting it badly. It may look ugly three days after trimming, but you will get used to it on the fourth day.

Pruning methods

Although the cultivation of golden branches and jade leaves is relatively casual, there are certain principles. Please take a look at the following contents.

contour

The entire outline of the Jade Plant is relatively important. If you are a novice in cultivation and do not trust your own aesthetic sense, then when pruning, just remember one thing: keep the shape of the crown in an unequal triangle. The scalene triangle is relatively stable and has dynamic beauty, making it the best choice for beginners.

As for the shaping method, of course, pruning is the main method, supplemented by climbing and tying. When climbing branches, please note that the Jade Plant has fleshy stems. Although it looks like wood, it feels watery under the gray skin. Therefore, do not use excessive force during the climbing process to avoid strangling the fleshy stems.

branches and leaves

The branches and leaves of the Jade Plant can be pruned frequently, and all the branches that are unsightly, such as clustered branches, crossed branches, inward branches, parallel branches, etc., can be cut off. However, in order to avoid deformation of the shape during the growth process, it is recommended that you try to make choices when pruning and retain 1 to 2 branches to make up for the shortcomings of the shape.