Question
Hi Will,

I was given a 5" slip of jade tree last night and have no idea how to sucessfully root it.  Can you help?

Regards,
Samantha

Answer
Hi Samantha,

It is possible to root a jade cutting in water. After the roots are at least an inch long, then the rooted cutting can be transferred to a very small pot filled with a porous potting mix (half regular mix and half cactus mix).

However, you can also pot it up directly into the same mix just described. After the cutting has been exposed to the air for 12-24 hours, then insert the cutting into the potting mix. Water the mix thoroughly and then don't water it again until the surface of the mix feels dry.

In either case, it is best to locate the cuttings in a very bright spot, but out of the direct sun. After the cutting has been in the potting mix for about a month, you can then move it to a sunnier windowsill.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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