Rooting Jade, and can I use a self watering planter?

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Lola_lola21 Charlotte, NC Jul 07, 2008

I have a clump of jade leaves that fell off of another plant. I was hoping I can root it, but am not sure how.

Also, I have been reading about how great self watering containers are, but can I use one to grow jade in?

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jlp222 Hammond, LA(Zone 8b) Jul 07, 2008

I think you can just stick the broken piece in the soil. I wuold not use a self watering container since Jade likes to be on the dry side. (At least mine does)

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growgirl59 Saint Louis, MO Jul 08, 2008

They root well in soil and moist sand. It's best to let them dry out for a couple days before attempting to root them.
Chris

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monkapotamus Winston Salem, NC(Zone 7b) Aug 03, 2008

Rooting hormone powder can help with succulent stem cuttings- but isn't totally necessary. If you plant on trying to do a lot of propagating, i'd buy some. You dip the tip of the cut end in the powder before planting.
i'd avoid the self watering pot with a plant that likes to be so dry- their roots rot easily without good drainage and drying out well in between waterings.

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