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Posted 12 years 8 months ago #5089
I have a desert rose and some sort of jade variety in the same pot. I'm wondering if anyone can identify the jade variety, my profile picture shows the plants. The leaves on the jade are large with some pink edging to them. These two were found in the corner of a green house in 3 inch pots and where completely dried out. I know they don't take much water, but I lightly watered the soil after transplant. With a fresh bag of succulent soil they don't need fertilizer anytime soon do they? Also right now they are getting sunlight through window but will soon have outside light when I'm at home. Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated. I can add more detailed pictures if needed.
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Replied by MWid on topic Re: Desert Rose and Jade

Posted 12 years 8 months ago #5099
The one on the left looks like spekboom. Im also growing one indors, but i just recently got it, so i don't know how its doing. Not too sure about fertilizing.
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Posted 12 years 8 months ago #5101
Spekboom is one of the best plants in the world in terms of carbon uptake.
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Replied by Treeman on topic Re: Desert Rose and Jade

Posted 12 years 7 months ago #5127
If your jade is in fact spekboom ( portulacaria afra ) then you can find a wealth of info & links to great pics on and click on the portulacaria tab on the left. She's got some really good general info & species specific stuff on her website. Good Luck!
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