What to do when a jade plant becomes leggy? The correct way to handle it is here

1. Pay attention to the care method

1. It normally needs enough light so it does not grow spindly, but do not give too much light; when the summer sun is too strong, be sure to shade it properly.

2. As for watering it, once a month is enough; never water it too much.

3. When growing it, you need your own method for choosing soil. It is better suited to loose sandy soil, and the flower pot must have good drainage.

4. When the jade plant grows to about 15 cm, prune it or pinch off the top to encourage branching. Avoid letting only the branches and leaves receive light. Following these steps can basically ensure its normal growth and keep it from growing spindly.

2. Leaf cutting propagation

This method can create a new plant like this and will not let it grow spindly. First, place the thicker leaves you picked directly on the soil without watering, then put them in a dry, ventilated place and do not let them stay directly under the sun. In this way, it takes one to two months for them to grow sprouts and roots. Note that you should pick relatively healthy and sturdy leaves.

3. Stem cutting propagation

This method is also a way to get a healthy plant again. First, use a sterilized knife to cut off a section of stem, making sure each stem section has at least two growth nodes, then put the stem section in a ventilated, shaded place to air-dry for two days. After the cut surface dries, it can be inserted into the soil for cuttings. Note that you should cut growing young branches for cuttings, and after inserting them, make sure the soil has a certain moisture level; they will root in 20-30 days. After cutting off a section of stem, leave the remaining bottom rhizome as a small stump of about 7 cm, and before long new leaves will grow again.