I've collected some material for my next project. In the shell should be an Agave filifera in the front left, a Leuchtenbergia principis in the back right and in the front right small Astrophytum ornatum and myriostigma.. what do you think?
They are a little too small for their age (12 months) or?
Bought as P. ebruneum seeds.. is this a lamerei or geayi?
The first photo is from September 2026 and the second from September 2022
Should I individualize them now?
Or should I bring them through the winter like this, in this pot
I have written down and sorted my experience in cutting jade plants with the help of AI. Feel free to ask questions. Here you can also share or discuss your knowledge.
I hope the translation into English is understandable.
Why prune
* To encourage a more compact, bushier growth habit
* To shape the plant into a bonsai-like form (Crassula is well suited for this)
* To cut back overly tall, thin, or lopsided shoots
* To remove diseased, withered, or rotten shoots
When to prune
Spring is best, early summer also works well, when the plant is in its growth phase – this way the cuts heal quickly and new shoots form promptly. Pruning during winter (the dormant period) should be avoided if possible.
Disinfecting tools
Disinfect the knife/shears with alcohol (e.g., isopropanol) or boil them before cutting.
Treating the cut
After cutting, sprinkle some regular cinnamon powder onto the fresh wound. It has antibacterial/antifungal properties and supports healing.
How to prune
Always cut directly above a leaf pair or node – the plant will typically sprout two new shoots from there. The new shoots emerge directly from the leaf axil (the angle between the leaf and the stem). This allows you to control the growth direction specifically: if a leaf pair faces, for example, left and right, the new shoots will later grow in those directions as well. So if you want the plant to branch out more, or grow in a particular direction, cut above the leaf pair that's oriented accordingly. Larger, thicker branches can also be cut through the "wood" itself – the plant handles this without issue.
After cutting, let the wound dry for about a week and dust it with cinnamon powder before watering normally again – this helps prevent rot.
After pruning
* Water less until new shoots become visible
* Avoid full sun to partial shade for a few days if the plant was previously in a shadier spot
* Resume fertilizing only once new growth appears
Common mistakes
* Pruning in the middle of winter dormancy
* Frequent, piecemeal "picking" instead of deliberate cuts
* Dull or unclean tools that crush the stems instead of cutting cleanly
A lot of pumice in different grains
two found stones
a gemstone
a bit of akadama and clay powder
7-9 E. obesa seedlings
and a little Curio rowleyanus
He was about 1.80 meters. During transport he already lost some branches and then I swung the knife. I assume that I will be able to show you a magnificent specimen at the end of next summer. I imagine the further development as in picture 2 and picked up the plant as in picture 3.
and now roasts me 🙈😅
I just realised that it was too damp. What can I do now?
Can this work? And will I be able to clean the plant and pot again?
Sie ist schon einige Zeit bei mir und wurde auch schon das ein oder andere Mal radikal zurück geschnitten..
Wer von euch schneidet seine Pilea auch ab und zu?
die kleinen sind jetzt ein Jahr alt und ich hab das Gefühl sie könnten für ihr alter größer sein. was kann ich diesen Sommer tun, damit sie sich besser entwickeln?
Ist das ein normaler Klumpen oder monströser Wuchs? Und ist es eine Dumme Idee beim umtopfen, den vertrockneten Teil zu entfernen?
