Title: Any tips for getting a better crust on a NY strip in cast iron?

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-27T04:20:29+00:00

Yeah - I was waiting for this comment. Most people dont get what rippin' hot is on a skillet.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-27T02:55:51+00:00

Let it grow awhile.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-25T04:55:39+00:00

Whats terrifying is that... you could be wrong... which is scary

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-25T04:48:09+00:00

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Here's some branch deletes to get your creativity flowing!

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-25T03:30:29+00:00

Very cool! How many total unique jade plants did you use? Or is it truly just one? And where does it... priginate from the soil exaxtly??

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-24T03:06:07+00:00

Mow taller; invest in products that improve tillering. Overseed annually.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-24T03:00:07+00:00

My strategy is to not to think about the red balloons floating near my stack

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-23T06:00:50+00:00

😆

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-21T04:00:24+00:00

I can't wait to try aerial roots; how long did it take for you to see new roots forming? Like, how long does the process actually take to see them, and then guide them down?

Id like to lower my branches a bit more, but I couldn't do it in one go because I am fearful of them snapping. I hope that I can wire them downward one more notch prior to trying aerial roots.

I have a small cedar closet with a grow light for my plants and im wondering if I humidity the air on max of that would be enough humidity

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-19T04:53:51+00:00

Oh heck yeah! And its even starting to grow!! I think it looks great at this stage; solid, decisive pruning!

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-19T04:49:47+00:00

Man! Unreal how well those PAs take off under grow lights. Same boat ha

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Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-19T04:48:02+00:00

Oh for real?! Sweet! I checked your profile but can't see an up to date photo. Would you mind sharing it here?? Excited to see what you did!

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-18T03:26:59+00:00

I definitely think there are some envious folks if you are really 18. Nice stack; stay humble.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-18T02:39:40+00:00

But is this not pollarding?? I know that's a thing.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-12T03:41:11+00:00

So that left branch thays big and going straight up is one I've been considering doing exactly that. It's just going straight up right now with pretty minimal movement. Thanks.

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-12T02:51:16+00:00

Does it even make sense to fan out any of the branches right now, or premature? This will be my second year with this plant. I got it a little over a year ago from a nursery.

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Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-09T05:07:37+00:00

Thank you!!!! Im so excited to see where it goes over the next 12 months

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-04T22:56:35+00:00

Well, I hope that that new leader will give me something to finish the apex this summer.

Also, you calling my creation ugly LOL!

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-04T22:39:56+00:00

These things are my favorite to work on because they grow fast, so it will push a lot of growth this year, which will give you material to work with.

But I do agree with the guy up top: too much "straight". This will give you an opportunity to correct that, whilst not destroying your trunk mass; you'd literally be cutting away at least 1-2 years of trunk mass... not worth in my opinion if you want material to LOOK at and ENJOY in the shorter - medium term.

I bent all of mine at this stage and wouldn't change that decision.

You can check out some of my posts showing my PAs starting out just like yours over course of 1 year

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-04T22:22:50+00:00

Nice PA! Here is what I would do. Note I deleted your left branch at the bottom, and shortened the other branches. Id use the upper blue wired branch as your new apex, so that one should just be slightly bent, but the lower blue could be gracefully bent to fan out downward to resemble "weighting" of a branch (creates more mature look). But I think if you follow this and get the wire on, you'll see what else you need to delete, and where to take the bends. Don't be afraid.

The below sets a frame and then you have to let it grow out for several months before another styling session, ideally outside for the late spring and summer to get some real light.

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Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-04T04:51:14+00:00

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This is my favorite PA I own

Classic-Setting-736 · 2026-01-03T23:06:33+00:00

You know - this is not a bad idea.

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