you prune in spring. Mine are 30 and 35 years old now. I pinch back to where a leaf
has started, then pull out the growing points of the rest to encourage bushier
growth. I dont think I have transplanted mine in 10 years or more, I suppose it is
time to repot. I will repot in loam, not sand. they are outside all summer tucked
under a lilac for overhead shade, they are in a very cold room in full east sun all
winter and only watered maybe once a month. their flowers last for about a month up
there. I have never fertilized my jades. Ingrid

(Lee) wrote:

how on earth does one prune a jade plant so that the trunks will get
nice and sturdy??? bringing all of mine in for the winter, and they
did well, but would like fatter trunks.
appreciate any suggestions.
lee h



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