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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 12, 2017
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    It very well may be due to under-watering, however if the lighting in the room is Standard tube lighting, and close to the ceiling, then you are looking at a lack of light. This could also cause your issue. Here is an article to the care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/jade-plant-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 15, 2017
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    It will not hurt your plant to trim off some of the leggy portions. They will shoot new sprouts soon after. It sounds like you may need to put the plant in slightly brighter lighting, as it seems to be stretching to find it. Here is an article for more information on the care of this plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/jade-plant-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 16, 2017
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    Yes, I think you should prune the large branch on the bottom left that seems to be a big part of the leaning problem. You can cut that one all the way back to the "trunk". The other branch on the left (just above that one) should also be shortened, and some of the other overgrown branches should be shortened or removed.

    It is best to remove only 1/3 of the jade plant at any one pruning session, and then wait a few months until the plant recovers before pruning more. So some of the additional pruning to improve the appearance of the plant will need to be saved for the future. If you remove a branch completely it will not grow back. If you shorten it, the branch will likely produce more side branches from just below where it was cut. So keep in mind the future appearance of the plant as you prune.

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    BushDoctor on
    October 28, 2017
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    Sometimes it is best to leave plants such as this in its pot. Jade are among those types of plants that prefer to be root-bound. If the plant looks happy, I would not risk repotting it. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/should-you-repot-your-plant-happy-root-bound-house-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 12, 2017
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    It will probably take one to four weeks for the roots to appear.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 12, 2017
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    Top-heavy plants are sometimes not getting enough light, so they respond by growing tall and "leggy". Or, your jade plant may just need some pruning to restore its shape. If you cut back the tallest shoots, the plant will respond with more bushy growth near the base, and it will be less likely to tip over.

    If the plant is too big for its pot, you could choose a pot that's about twice as large by volume, or whatever looks right. Be careful not to overwater as it adjusts to its new pot.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 28, 2017
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    Jade plants are one of those that do prefer to be constricted. You can transplant them VERY carefully if you wish. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/should-you-repot-your-plant-happy-root-bound-house-plants.htm

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