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Spoon jade pruning
spriggit18@yahoo.com asks:
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I have a spoon jade that is growing many new branches but only on one half of the plant. The other side had been rotting and I have been pruning any dead pieces I find below the point of rot with a clean knife. How should a healing stem react after rot has been removed so I know it is improving and not spreading? Thanks.
Answer
To be sure it does not spread any further its important to correct what is causing the rot. Rot on spoon jade plants is most often caused by over watering. The soil of jade plants should be allowed to dry completely between waterings this is true for all succulents. During the active growing season succulents should only be watered about once per week, during the less active fall and winter months once a month is generally enough. Of course this can differ in each situation so it is best to rely on the moisture level of the soil to tell you when to water. Stick your finger 1-2 inches down into the soil, if its dry then water. As for the appearance of an infected limb you really will not be able to tell until the limb becomes soft and weak. You are treating it properly, keep cutting the infected limbs back to an uninfected point with a sterile knife or pruner.
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