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In the wild, vegetative propagation is the jade plant's main method of reproduction. Branches regularly fall off and may root and form new plants. [citation needed] Like many succulents jade plants can be propagated from just the swollen leaves, which grow in pairs on the stems. Whilst propagation methods may vary, most follow similar steps.
For leaf propagation, start by gently twisting off a healthy leaf—making sure to get the entire leaf with no segments left behind on the stem. Let it dry out for several days in a warm, bright ...
5. Pinch Off the Tips of Branches. Encourage your jade plant to be fuller and bushier by snipping off tender new shoots from the end of branches. This encourages the jade plant to grow out instead ...
Abscission can also occur in premature leaves as a means of plant defense. Premature leaf abscission has been shown to occur in response to infestation by gall aphids. By abscising leaves that have been made host to aphid galls, plants have been shown to massively diminish the pest population, as 98% of aphids in abscised galls died. The ...
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Growth away from light allows the vine to reach a tree trunk, which it can then climb to brighter regions. [6] The vine growth form may also enable plants to colonize large areas quickly, even without climbing high. This is the case with periwinkle and ground ivy. It is also an adaptation to life in areas where small patches of fertile soil are ...
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Periods of leaf fall often coincide with seasons: winter in the case of cool-climate plants or the dry-season in the case of tropical plants, [19] however there are no deciduous species among tree-like monocotyledonous plants, e.g. palms, yuccas, and dracaenas. The hydrangea hirta is a deciduous woody shrub found in Japan. [citation needed]