I have a lanky jade plant and it’s the middle of winter right now, averaging 8 degrees outside so I have this guy under a brand new grow light I just got yesterday. I only inherited this plant recently and got him looking like this and I’m wondering what the best approach to taking care of him at this point would be? I water between it drying out, but I’m a newbie with plants and can tell the length of the stems might pose problems this winter as he’s already drooping:/ pls pls help
by ContentBeginning4385
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Jade plants are considered temperate plants (seasonal), as opposed to most houseplants, which are tropical and will grow year round. If you are seeing active growth and this is in a bright location, then you can trim. If you’re not seeing growth, I would wait until there’s more light in the spring. 💚
edit: clarity
Absolutely! Indoor plants can be pruned back any time of the year.
Jade will grow under any half-decent grow light. Wouldn’t hurt to wait a few days before cutting while it adapts to the new light, but you could probably trim a jade and stick it in the basement for the winter (but don’t do that).