Succulent ID Help Please (Maybe a Jade?)

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by JCMV, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. JCMV

    JCMV Member

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    Hi
    I was wondering if anyone can help me ID this succulent. I thought it was a Jade but the newest growth (upper 1/2 of leaves) have a fuzzy texture and kind of a silvery appearance. I got this plant in a trader joe's about 6 months ago.

    the four stalks have been growing straight up and now I'm concerned that they are too heavy for the pot. Should I replant? Is there a way to make them grow a different direction? Any advice would help.

    I moved the plant temporarily to take some pictures of it. they are attached here.
     

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  2. Rosemarie

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    Not a jade (Crassula ovata), but an Echeveria. I believe Echeveria harmsii,but it's possible it's Echeveria pulvinata. Flowers would be helpful to determine its proper ID.

    The long, spindly growth is telling you it wants more light. You might want to cut off the heads (rosettes) to start new -to get more compact growth- but that's up to you.
     
  3. constantgardener

    constantgardener Active Member 10 Years

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    Think it's Echeveria leucotricha, also called white plush plant. A flower would help with the ID. There's a pic here to check against: http://msuplants.com/pd bigpic.asp?pid=3851&pic id=pic6. Agree with Rosemarie you plants want more light; these are full sun plants (once acclimated). The rosettes root easily if you want to re-start them; you can also get new plants from the leaves and even from the stem (the stem takes longest). Just cut the stem about 3" from the rosette, take off the bottom leaves, let dry a day out of the sun and pot in a small pot (about 3" is great, or use a larger one and just don't put much compost in the bottom). Use a pencil to make a hole, put in the stem, and lightly firm the compost around it. A little grit over the top helps keep the stem upright & moist; keep it moist and in bright but indirect sun and it will quickly root. Ditto with the leaves (try to take a bit of the stem with the leaf); you'll have enought to share with friends this way! Good luck!
     
  4. JCMV

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    Thank you for your responses. The plant hasn't flowered yet so I have no flower references. From looking at the pictures, it does look to me like Echeveria leucotricha.
    I live in an apartment and they are in the sunniest window I have (which isn't a ton of sun) - should I give this plant away to others?
     
  5. Analogdog

    Analogdog Active Member 10 Years

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    No, you don't have to give it away if you can move it outside. If you can't maybe it is a plant to give away.
     

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