QuestionHi Will.
I have rooted jade cuttings successfully in the past, but I've never tried them this time of year. My friend sent me six beautiful cuttings that I'd love to root. She can't really advise me though because she's in California and I'm in Detroit.
The cuttings are all about 1.5 inches in diameter. How long should I allow them to callous over? I've read that jade cuttings, if left alone will form roots without soil. Is it advisable to wait until I see them forming roots?
Also, I know it's beneficial to allow jades to grow in clay pots, but is it better to root them in plastic pots this time of year? The room they'll be in is usually kept between 65 - 68 degrees. Will a clay pot allow the cuttings to get too cool?
Thanks Will!
AnswerHi Amanda,
Jades come from tropical regions so they are not seasonal. It also makes little difference if they are in CA or Detroit, unless they are kept outside!
It is rare for Jade cuttings to form roots in the open air unless that air is very moist (humid). I imagine you already have the heat on in your Detroit home so the air is quite dry I am sure.
Let the Jade cuttings callus over for a day or so before inserting them into damp potting mix with some added perlite to increase the porosity. I suggest that you use a small clay pot from the outset because it will dry out sooner and it will provide the necessary weight to keep it from tipping over.
Temps above 60 degrees are fine, although rooting and growth are faster in warmer temps.
Are the cuttings stems really 1.5 inches thick?! Or did you mean that is their height?
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