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26-May-2006
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Join Date: May-2006
Location: Woodbridge, VA
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How 2 reduce leaf size on Jades?
Does anybody know how to reduce the leaf size of Jade trees (Crassula Ovata)? I have six specimens that I'm growing for bonsai but the leaves keep growing too... 2.5 inches long and almost .5 inches thick on 8-inch tall trees.
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26-May-2006
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Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Madison, WI
Country: USA
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The best way is lots and lots and lots of direct sunlight.
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Neophyte
Join Date: May-2006
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That would explain a lot. I have them in shade cuz I have no more safe room outside. The wind keep tipping them off cuz their leaves are so overgrown. Thanks a lot.
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26-May-2006
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Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert
Country: United States
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You can anchor the pot down to something. (wire it down to a piece of plywood maybe?) They want full sun, they are desert trees! If they get a lot of sun their leaf edges turn reddish. And they bloom.....
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I try... I really do.
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Western Sydney
Country: Australia
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I have more trees in terracotta pots than anything else (thats trees in training by the way) than I do bonsai right now. If they are in training, the wind should be no match for terracotta.
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