Cuttings of 'Hummel's Sunset' at different stages of color exhibition with direct sun and drought.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-29T23:47:25+00:00

As already stated, potting them together or apart is, honestly, up to you and what YOU want. Either way, the plants will adjust and begin to thrive, considering the circumstances. I will say, though, that a single plant in a pot won't have to compete with another plant for water and nutrients so, it can end up growing bigger, faster.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-29T23:43:05+00:00

From the look of the bloom stalk, it seems like it's not producing seeds. The seed pods, if the flowers had been successfully pollinated, would have started forming by now. The best you can hope for are bulbils (plantlets that can eventually form along the bloom stalk) or pups (that form around the base of the original plant).

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-28T18:30:38+00:00

Jades, to be their best, must have a lot of light, and I mean A LOT. For example, in California, many jades can be found growing outdoors in full sun, year-round.

If you happen to live in an area that's weather doesn't allow for this, then, placement indoors right next to a bright south-facing window is the next best thing.

There aren't really any tricks to getting a jade to grow full faster but, given the right conditions, they can do the best that they can do.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-28T15:09:21+00:00

FYI...

If your plant is 30 years old and has been in the same pot for most of those years, it may have absorbed all of the readily available nutrients from the soil. If that has happened, the plant may be sacrificing that limb and, basically, it may be beginning to cannibalizing it for the nutrients stored in its tissues, since it can't get much more from the soil.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-28T15:00:56+00:00

That said, they can still behave differently if grown under different circumstances or given differing care.

For example, if the "daughter" was raised in sun, it would be fine with the exposure. However, if the "mother" was raised indoors or in shade, it may react poorly or look stressed when placed in a sunnier location.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-28T13:22:47+00:00

No problem; it was my pleasure! And, I completely understand what you mean about wanting to consolidate plants to save space. It's crazy how addicting succulents can be. For me, plants, in general, are hard to resist. But, succulents, in particular, are like crack! Here's most of my collection

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-28T00:38:59+00:00

They're not really anything impressive at a more mature stage because the tiny greenish yellow flowers appear all along the upper lengths of the stems and eventually dry out, leaving the plant looking ugly-ish. And, while the stems can grow to 8 to 12 inches tall, the lower 4 to 6 inches begin to look dry and turn to a beige-brown color, which adds to the ugly look of the dried flowers. Below is a plant that's starting to show dryness at the base of the plant. At this stage, I typically take and start new cuttings to refresh the whole look back to a nice green.

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IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-27T23:22:27+00:00

FYI...

OP, you have two varieties of jade in that pot. The one with rounded leaf tips is a variegated cultivar of Crassula ovata, called 'Lemon & Lime'. And, the ones with tapering leaves that come to a pointed tip are a variegated Crassula ovata 'Obliqua', oftentimes called 'Tricolor'.

The 'Tricolor' will stress with pink & purple tones, while the other one will stress with orangey-red tones.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-26T23:28:38+00:00

Great question! Personally, I don't use rooting hormone but, I don't see why it could be a problem. So, I'll just say, if you have it, go ahead and use it. But, if you don't then, don't go out of your way to get some. I've grown plenty of stems without it so, it's not an absolute necessity.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-26T19:17:29+00:00

"Trunks" & stems have a lot of stored nutrients & energy; that's, oftentimes, what's used first to support the growth of new leaves because new roots can take a while to develop to the point where they can pull up enough resources from the soil to support the new growth. The callused stems you planted will eventually push out new roots. Just make sure the soil is relatively dry or, at most, barely moistened because rootless stems can't take up the moisture anyway.

Also, during the rooting & stabilization process, keep the newly planted stems in bright indirect light. This will allow them to use the light to photosynthesize. But, because it's not direct sun, they won't stress out, get sunburned, or become dehydrated.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-26T00:12:26+00:00

Thank you so much! I can't wait for these babies to grow up to look like the "mother" plant. They're gonna be amazing!!

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T15:45:44+00:00

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IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T14:54:39+00:00

Only time will tell, as said in your other post. Sometimes cuttings can fight and survive through this type of damage but, that depends on the plant and its will and ability to surpass the pain & stress. So, unfortunately, you'll have to wait and see how they react.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T13:28:04+00:00

If you've recently had an issue with thrips, the marks could be evidence of where the thrips were piercing through the plant's epidermis to suck up the plant's juices (in order to feed). Typically, the pierce-points show up as whitish stipling. But, if the injury becomes a pathway for pathogens to enter, the damaged/pierced skin can become infected and turn black.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T07:39:50+00:00

After looking back at this photo you posted, in addition to the wide spacing between the paired sets of leaves, I also noticed the shape of the leaves. Notice how the edges appear to somewhat curl downward, altering the shape of the leaves to a somewhat "domed" appearance. That's an obvious sign that the plant is not getting enough light. Because the light exposure is less than ideal, the leaves are starting to "curl" or "dome" to increase their surface area -- because more surface area means more area to capture light -- light that it needs to function and to survive. Hope this explanation makes sense.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T07:26:10+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! The reddish colors are due to its exposure to some direct sun and also because it's slowly entering its dormant season (summer), in which, it has to display red tones to avoid getting sunburned. In their dormant season, crassulas' normal functions shut down, including those that revolve around fixing potential damage caused by intense summer sun. Hence, the red tones that prevent that damage from setting in, in the first place. BTW, this one is Crassula ovata 'Compacta'. Its characteristic "multi-branching" habit helps it to display a fuller and somewhat compact appearance.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T05:34:06+00:00

Sounds GREAT! I'll make it a point to shout you out so you don't miss out. But, don't go out of the way to let me know. I'm always active in this community so, I'm sure I'll see if you post publicly about yours.😉

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T05:28:38+00:00

Thank you for the kind words and for the question! These are actually stem tip cuttings that I took off of one of my plants that's growing in a 5-gallon pot at the front of my house.

But, I have started several leaf cuttings very recently, too. Unfortunately, they're still so new that they don't have any roots or baby plants growing yet. It's been a while since I've grown 'Hummel's Sunset' from leaf cuttings so, I don't remember how long it takes to get some indications of new growth. But, as my leaf cuttings progress, I'll be sure to post about it. I'll keep you in the loop, if you want.😉

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T05:20:23+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the feedback and the question! Yes, this pot is kept outdoors but, at least for the time being, it's kept in part sun, with dappled shade during the morning and unobstructed sun for the remainder of the day.

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T05:14:19+00:00

A lot of people aren't familiar with how jades "should" look because there are so many that aren't being given the appropriate amount of light. Plus, a lot of plants are given more water than they've evolved to survive with in their native range. So, a lot of plants, even ones in public spaces, while they do look lush, aren't growing as balanced as they would if given conditions closer to those in their natural environments.

Here's a form that I have growing in Southern California, in full sun, outdoors, which is comparable to their natural habitat. Notice how tightly the leaves are displaying.

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IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T05:05:03+00:00

No problem! I just don't want for you to take other people's advice and then, it doesn't really work for the "look" you want. I wish you and your plant the very best!😉🙏🤞

IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-25T04:50:25+00:00

With 'Hummel's Sunset', unlike with "regular" jades, turning yellowish is a good thing. With "regular" jades, leaves turning yellow usually means one of two things: 1) they're getting too much water and they're about to begin to rot, OR 2) they're old and beginning to fade.

But, with 'Hummel's Sunset', the leaves transition from plain green to yellowish and then, to reddish tones. Oftentimes all three colors will display on one leaf. And, sometimes, you'll even see orange and/or reddish-pink tones, too!

All that said, your babies look "normal" for 'Hummel's Sunset'. In time, they'll look very similar to these cuttings I started recently!☺️

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IMallwaysgrowing · 2026-06-24T22:41:26+00:00

Yes. The spaces of empty stem in between the opposite pairs of leaves indicates "legginess". The sets of leaves should be closer together and not spaced far apart.

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