Old Jade Plant

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  1. Marty2

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    I have a very old Jade plant and I cut it back severely because it was very 'leggy looking and drooping'. I did this about a week ago and I am wondering if I can put it in our 'now rather cool' enclosed garage? In the hopes that I see some new baby shoots come to the stocks. Now there are just two rather large 'bare of course' stems that come up from the root.
    I would really appreciate any info!!
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    Sincerely, Elaine
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Will it be getting any sunlight at all in the enclosed garage?
     
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    I suppose diffused light as there is a window and high windows on top of garage doors. I overwinter my geraniums and a few other plants in there and so far no problems.
     
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    Should be okay to do, sounds like others do it to plants that haven't been cut back and they do well.
     
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    Thanks Daniel, I decided to play it safe and put it in a back room.
    But, - I have another question - can I cut it further back ( without putting it into shock? ) I had pruned it back on each stem ( 'V' shaped from the root base - these are abut 5 inches wide at the base ) to nine inches and there are small stubs of the branches left. Do you think I could cut it back more? like 2-3 inches more?
     

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