Pruning jade plants (crassula, money plant)

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4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes jades need a trim so that they can be both better looking and healthier. Like most succulents, jades (crassula, aka; money tree) tolerate pruning pretty well. But still, there's no need to make more cuts than what's best for our plant. And it's not good to unnecessarily traumatize the plant, or interfere too much with its natural beauty. In essence, we should only cut the problematic branches that waste our plant's resources. In this video I explain how to go about pruning jades and share some helpful tips.
The pruning principles explained in this video applies to most plants and trees as well.
By the way; if you prune your jade, don't throw away the branches you cut off. Check out my earlier video here • Propagating jade plant... to see how you can propagate more jade plants with those cuttings. It's very easy.
Visit my channel at / agoodlife for more videos on plant care and propagation.
Happy planting, and thanks for watching!

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@pambateman4899 2 жыл бұрын

That was very, very helpful (as was also the jade plant propagation video) - short, sweet, clear and to the point! Thank you! :)

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pam Bateman, you made my day! I try to make them as helpful as possible without wasting anyone's time. I'm glad you liked them!

@peterfielding4527 2 жыл бұрын

my massive jade plant got knocked off the side and snapped in two before i saw this and the propagate vid i thought it was doomed i did cover the snapped part of the main stem in wax to help protect the wound i didnt know mud will do lol but now im happy i can save all 12 branches and 15 leaves. thank you

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter Fielding, I'm sorry to hear that your jade plant snapped in two, but I am glad you were able to protect the wound and salvage those branches and leaves. Well done 👍 I hope your new plants do well for you!

@jasminepetal3972 10 ай бұрын

I saved this video cuz it was actually short and sweet and to the point... i really dont like vids that take afew tips and make it 20 mins long.... its so unnecessary. so thank you for being concise and providing the most vital info in a short time!! Also i subscribedd

@AGoodLife 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Jasmine Petal! Your comment made my day! 😊 I do try to make my videos helpful and to the point without wasting anyone's time. I'm glad you appreciate it! 🙏

@fullcircle4723 5 ай бұрын

Time is costly and this video, was short, sweet and well explained. Thank you.

@AGoodLife 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Full Circle. I try to include only worthwhile information without wasting anyone's time. I'm glad you appreciated it and let me know!

@LOGOASSASSIN Жыл бұрын

MUCH BETTER THAN OTHER VIDEOS ON THIS.

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you LOGOASSASSIN, I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊🙏

@deepjyoti.mondal 2 жыл бұрын

short & simple.... logic is explained, now I can play with tools .. thanks a lot..

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Deepjyoti Mondal, I'm glad you found it helpful. :) Best of luck pruning your plants!

@SAY-jf3hy 2 жыл бұрын

It really explains everything , the specimen u used was also very easy to understand, the presentation of information was clera and crisp, a wholesome video

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much SAY! You've made my day! :) I'm glad you found the video helpful!

@theohbg1380 3 жыл бұрын

This is like 100% of what i needed in three minutes which is what I wanted. Thanks a lot!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Theo Hbg! I'm glad you found the video helpful and the timing worked out :)

@givindu 3 жыл бұрын

The best presentation ever i have seen! Honestly

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Givindu Jayaranga! I'm glad you found the video helpful :) Your comment made my day!

@marthazafeiriou4827 3 жыл бұрын

Clear and brief presentation!!! Congrats, you could be a very efficient teacher!!! Keep going and thank you!!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

I try to keep them short and informative, Martha Zafeiriou. Thank you for commenting, and I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

@mynameislisa2281 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, a video that explains well, and is right to the point. Thank you.

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mynameislisa! I'm glad you found it helpful!

@sharonhunt6758 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of pruning I’ve found yet! Thank you!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon Hunt! :)

@narendrasinghnegi7222 3 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife q

@mannaporanna2678 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! 👍👌

@jannychappo7169 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation both verbally & visually. Thank you

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Janny Chappo! I'm glad you found it informative! :)

@gailmershon4172 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have seen for pruning and for other important information!!! 5 stars from me!!

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gail Mershon!! Your comment made my day! :) I'm glad you found it helpful.

@daniela_solo 3 жыл бұрын

finally someone who really knows how and understands plants. There are a lot of "smart" people on the internet ... thanks for your video. Greetings from České republiky

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

You're spoiling me Deny Solo! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful :) Greetings and best wishes to České republiky!

@Vector_Ze Ай бұрын

Thanks! I've got a few large jade plants that are overdue for pruning. That's why I'm here, and your video is helpful.

@AGoodLife 28 күн бұрын

Hi smart451cab, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Take care and good luck with your jades!

@mirguoleleoniene68 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video about plants💙💜

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mirguolė Leonienė! I'm glad you found it useful :)

@devicamangsatabam7640 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation. Thank you so much

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devica Mangsatabam! Glad you found it helpful :)

@swagat1dentist 3 жыл бұрын

That simple animation made a lot easier to understand.. Thank you for the extra effort...

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Swagat Devhare! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@marlonjohn8332 2 жыл бұрын

Brief yet very informative.

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @marlon john! Glad you found it helpful :)

@adityapatil3330 3 жыл бұрын

Many people upload videos on pruning and all but none explained such a nice. Thanx👍

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you feel that way Aditya Patil and thanks for letting me know! :)

@jadylady86 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen yet. So informative! Thanks!

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jade Willard! You made my day! 😊🙏 I'm glad you found it helpful!

@95dariush 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this video is very helpful

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dariush Rnzdh! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@charvanders8932 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping it short and sweet

@AGoodLife 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Char Vanders, I try. I'm glad you liked it and let me know.

@rdawasthi2156 3 жыл бұрын

Good job ,well explained. I have been working with Jade Plant for the last 30 years

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you rd awasthi. Your compliment means more coming from someone with so much experience :)

@chicbycharukapoor6679 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on pruning i have seen till date.. tx

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chic By Charu Kapoor! :)

@shannaprinceau1394 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear explanation. Beautiful Jade plant btw 👍👍

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shanna Princeau! Glad you found the video helpful! :)

@daublex2388 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained and to the point.

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Xelbuad, I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

@miracudrag 3 жыл бұрын

The best video on pruning jade

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mirela Vasile! Glad you found it helpful :)

@lindahehemann7949 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and concise!

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda Hehemann! I try :)

@anttikuusmetso 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for a nice video! Many people don't know that succulents can grow only in very sunny place, more sun more beautiful compact growth (not leggy). Respect!👍

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive comment Antti Seppänen, and much respect to you as well :) You're right; it is important to provide conditions for our plants that are similar to their native environments. And of course, jades, like other succulents, do best in arid and sunny places with well-draining soils. Take care!

@bouchagu4009 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Very informative and to the point . Thank you!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bouch Agu! I'm glad you liked it :)

@lakaouthar2666 3 жыл бұрын

This is so well explained! THANK YOU !!!!!!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you La kaouthar! Glad you found it helpful :)

@billyboy17ify 3 жыл бұрын

Now thats an impressive jade plant and good video Thank you

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and letting me know William Arno! :)

@Donna-cc1kt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! You did a brilliant job with this video.

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Donna! Glad you liked it :)

@melodymakingmelodies4896 3 жыл бұрын

This video was organized and to the point. Full of informative information, excellent. Thank you for the upload

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and compliments, Melody Making Melodies! Much appreciated :)

@Madame159 9 ай бұрын

Finally I have found a video short clear explanation❤ you jade by the way its Beautiful 😍😍😍I hope my will be the same after this ,thank you

@AGoodLife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Inesa Stanic! Best of luck to you! Btw, don't do the "rub soil on the cut parts" thing, some soils don't work well with that method. Otherwise you can prune as the video suggests. I hope and I am sure your jade will be beautiful too! Good luck!

@karakuzu4 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for this video! I just received a jade bonsai for Christmas and i’m so excited about it!!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Aybüke K ! Enjoy your new jade bonsai! 😊

@abbey7306 Жыл бұрын

You are very informative, your Jade is beautiful!! Thank you for the information. New to growing Jade.

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbey! 😊🙏 I'm glad you found the video informative. Good luck with your jade(s)!

@marcelasepulveda444 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and practical video, thank you for taking the time to make it well. I will beautiful my Jade plant. 🙌🏼🦎

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcela Sepulveda! I'm glad you found it helpful :) I hope your jade plant is doing well!

@Level1Hera 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video! You really explain well how to do this. Plus great tips.

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Level1Hera! Glad you found it helpful! :)

@katarzynam9277 3 жыл бұрын

Good job👍👍👍 now i know what should i do. Thank you🙂

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Katarzyna M! Glad you found it useful! :)

@kakaololisco3106 Жыл бұрын

Your Jade is so beautiful!

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

🙏😊 Thank you Kakao Lolïsco!

@dudebro2049 4 жыл бұрын

Succinct and informative as always. Love it. Thank you!

@AGoodLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude Bro! Glad you liked it :)

@toniasfusion2797 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial on how pruning jade plants

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tonia's Fusion! :)

@leisuretime786 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained👍

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J Q!

@leisuretime786 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@moatazolwan9580 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this video , best one ever , please continue these types of videos

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Moataz Olwan! I appreciate the encouragement :)

@SupermanBB 3 жыл бұрын

Your “runny mud” technique seems like a very good way to introduce bacteria into an open wound. I’d recommend sprinkling some cinnamon powder onto the fresh wound instead 👊🏼

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't had any issues with that method yet SupermanBB, but I'll look into it and see if I can find out more about whether it makes sense or not. Thanks for the heads up.

@SupermanBB 3 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife you likely don’t have too many bad things hangin around in your particular soil mix. But often these microbes are present in soil and introducing them to moist open wounds could prove fatal

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@SupermanBB Thank you, good to know.

@atharvatoskar1633 6 ай бұрын

_very big & beautiful plant!_

@AGoodLife 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Atharva Toskar, It was... (it caught a disease since then and I could only save some of the branches.)

@jonnymathis 11 ай бұрын

Really clear and helpful...thank you 😊

@AGoodLife 11 ай бұрын

Thank you jonathan sage! Your comment made my day! I'm glad you found the video helpful -and let me know it! 😊🙏

@ekunina5410 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Jade. Gr8 job! 👊🏼

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ekunina! (Sorry, I'm just seeing this now)

@CraigsOverijse 3 жыл бұрын

The most gorgeous one of these I ever saw was a couple of feet tall and flowered was in some B&B porch the lady said I had been her mothers and was happy there

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

They can certainly live for a long time. I've heard of 80-100 year-old jades that have been passed down generations! It's great that you got to see a mature one 👍

@Angelica71771 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!!

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angelica! Glad you found it useful :)

@deeptideshmukh6442 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely explained... Thank you

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deepti Deshmukh! :)

@choochoo2047 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Choo Choo! :)

@thetippytoe4941 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Good work there, pal!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Uma chaubey! :)

@dimplev8226 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative.. excellent video

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimple V! :)

@jesusdelrey.creciendo 3 жыл бұрын

Excelent teaching! Thanks

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesús del Rey . escribe!

@gardeningwithgeetkumar 3 жыл бұрын

Nyc sharing

@eduardovlog 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome tips and share !

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eduardo M.!

@fehmiabbasi4874 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fehmi Abbasi!

@hillakarjalainen8598 3 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hilla Karjalainen ! :)

@jude1515 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful information.

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jude! Glad you found it helpful :)

@nickh9712 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visuals very helpful

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick H! Glad you found them helpful :)

@roostertheguy 2 жыл бұрын

Super good info

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anton Edvardsson, glad you found it useful :)

@DrChanAi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😀💕🙏❤️

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chan! :) 🙏

@skoliv 2 жыл бұрын

So well explained, it's my fifth video and you responded all my questions under 4 min.. Thank you!!

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know Wan Koehler! Glad you found it helpful :)

@gscience1 3 жыл бұрын

Really good information..👍

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@thegreenearth 3 жыл бұрын

hi, what is your soil mix for this bonsai jade? thanks

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi The Green Earth, I'm not sure about the exact proportions but the soil in this pot is mostly regular potting soil with some compost and sand. Probably about 2/3 potting soil with about 1/3 compost and sand.

@GardeningwithRoshni 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@CAL-zq3dk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video .

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks CAL123!

@linn414 2 жыл бұрын

El mejor video, muy bien explicado.

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Muchísimas gracias Cata! :)

@linn414 2 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife 😄❤️

@GraftingTactick 3 жыл бұрын

Great technique, how to prune jade plants, this is exactly what I need ro do . Thanks for sharing ☝ new subbed here friend

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grafting Tactick! Much appreciated :) Good luck with your pruning!

@camit3763 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it CaMiT! Thanks for the comment :)

@aliasgarden5876 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alia's Garden :)

@harabhara5769 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video 🌱

@AGoodLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hara Bhara! :)

@jitendrabaraiya8271 3 жыл бұрын

Good information Pls to advise fertilizer for greenish plant and also time of pruning....? Mine is need to prune.....

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jitendra Baraiya! You can prune indoor jades anytime of the year. And when it comes to fertilization, you can fertilize once every 5-6 months with water soluble fertilizers (any will do but preferably ones that are formulated for cacti and succulents.) You can also add some coffee grounds to the soil, but don't let it get on the leaves. Good luck!

@donnalynch6845 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome 🤗👌👍

@mhey945 3 жыл бұрын

Omg what a lovely jade.. hope my one will be the same as this.

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mhey9! Just give it time, hopefully yours will be even nicer!

@neerukhurana1961 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neeru Khurana! :)

@HexOmega3113 6 ай бұрын

I would have left it the way it was. Looked awesome

@AGoodLife 6 ай бұрын

Hi HexOmega! I agree, I liked how it looked too, but as I tried to explain in the video, the main goal is not looks. Pruning should be primarily done to remove branches that either waste our plants energy or would become problematic in the near future. Take care!

@harviderkaur5348 3 жыл бұрын

Great info....pl tell me sir.....what is used as paste on the cut of plant.....?? Thanks if replied...

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Harvider kaur, what I put on cuts is the plant's own soil mixed with water; just mud. I make it wet and runny so that it can be applied more easily and creates a thin mud cover.

@user-rj4zt3jg8e 3 жыл бұрын

Спосиба очень красиво

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо Шогик Хачатрян :)

@raziaesenova6962 3 жыл бұрын

Красота

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Благодаря ти Razia Esenova :)

@sumitgardening4975 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so nice ❤️👍🌿

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sumit Gardening :)

@marinaprikhodchenko3589 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🎉❤

@AGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marina Prikhodchenko :)

@Kikprix 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this video explains very well! can you make a video where you also explain the trimming? 🙏😊

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nik Pri! Thanks for the suggestion too :)

@louisecolombi6630 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louise Colombi!

@craftrr_ 3 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craftrr!

@isaaculentas 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaaculentas !! :)

@ProgressiveDiscussions 3 жыл бұрын

For a well-established matured jade plant I would trim cuttings from the bottom with stems exposed and wait for them to Callus over and then propagate those cuttings. I think it is much faster and better than trying to propagate leaves.

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Progressive Discussions! I have a video on jade propagation where I show both methods ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN98erpol8y0o6M.html ) and I recommend using cuttings and larger stems instead of leaves, as well. Thanks for commenting! :)

@ProgressiveDiscussions 3 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife the problem I have with Leaf propagation even if I have the entire Leaf intact and I allowed to tip the callus over is, that regardless if it roots and Sprouts, me spraying it every few days ends in the same result with the growth stopping after the beginning Sprout and then it dies. Maybe I should not spray it at all?

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProgressiveDiscussions Maybe, I never sparayed mine and most of mine survived so far, some for 2 years or more. I gently pour a little bit of water by the roots without getting the leaf/leaves wet. Still, they are healthy and they grow, but they grow SO slow, so unless you want a tiny cute little potted plant, and want it to sty tiny and cute for a long time, I wouldn't recommend propagating leaves... :) Best of luck!

@ProgressiveDiscussions 3 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife So I will just spray the tiny roots from now on.

@savenaturesavebird8423 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful osm 👌

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks SAVE NATURE SAVE BIRD :)

@washimashams8828 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Washima Shams! :)

@user-tv6en4zo7l 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

пожалуйста Аля!

@ApoorvaSingh0704 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻😊😊😊😊

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aporva Singh! :)

@gourishankari931 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@factsnotfairytales 3 ай бұрын

Thanks👌🏻

@AGoodLife 3 ай бұрын

Thank you FACTS NOT FAIRYTALES, I'm glad you liked the video.

@sofijakovacevic9066 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull😊 👏👏👏🍀💚

@AGoodLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sofija Kovacevic! :)

@sofijakovacevic9066 2 жыл бұрын

@@AGoodLife 😊😊😊

@juliarai7287 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice keep uploading please other videos

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia Rai! I want to as well :)

@jenniferphillips3725 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! I am looking for information on whether it's possible to notch a crassula trunk to encourage branching. Our mature jade's trunk is bare of branches on one side, mostly due to light and heat issues in its previous location. It's very lopsided in both appearance and center of gravity! Have you ever notched a mature crassula that resulted in a new branch or budding? Pinching isn't applicable here, there's nothing to pinch!

@AGoodLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, jennifer phillips! I don't know about notching but with jades I know extra light encourages branching. I would recommend that you expose that bare side of the trunk to more light and hopefully that should result in some new branches growing on that side. It may take some time, of course, so give it at least a few months. Good luck!