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Love jade plants?
Want more of them?
Growing jade plants from cuttings is easier than you think. Discover 7 simple tactics to get it right.
Let’s start growing those cuttings into lush, beautiful plants!
Gather Your Supplies
First things first! You’ll need a few things to get started with your jade plant cuttings.
Grab some sharp, clean scissors or pruning shears, a small pot with drainage holes, well-draining potting mix (preferably cactus or succulent mix), and some rooting hormone (totally optional but helps). Got everything?
Sweet, let’s move on!
Snip the Cutting
With your sharp scissors or pruning shears, cut a healthy branch from your jade plant. Aim for a piece that’s about 3-4 inches long.
Make sure the cutting has a few leaves on it. Done?
Now, let it sit for a couple of days until the cut end dries out and forms a callus. This helps prevent rot when you plant it later.
Prepare the Pot
While your cutting is drying out, get your pot ready. Fill it with the well-draining potting mix.
If you want to give your cutting an extra boost, dip the callused end in rooting hormone before planting. Not necessary, but it can speed up the rooting process.
Alright, on to the next step!
Plant the Cutting
Time to plant that cutting! Stick the callused end into the potting mix.
Push it in just enough so it stands upright. Make sure the leaves aren’t touching the soil; that can lead to rot.
Give it a light watering to settle the soil. Perfect!
Now, let’s help it thrive.
Water and Wait
Place your potted cutting in a spot with bright, indirect light. For the first few weeks, keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy.
Too much water can cause the cutting to rot. Once you see new growth, you can cut back on watering and let the soil dry out between waterings.
Patience is key here!
Transplant When Ready
After a few weeks to a couple of months, your cutting should start showing signs of new growth. That’s your cue!
Carefully transplant your little jade plant into a bigger pot if needed. Fill it with more well-draining soil, and continue giving it love and proper care.
Enjoy Your New Plant
Now, you’ve got yourself a new jade plant! Place it in a spot with bright light and let it do its thing.
Jade plants are pretty low maintenance, so you won’t have to fuss over it much. Just remember not to water it too often, and it’ll be happy.
Enjoy your new green friend!