Jade Plant

[roadking72]

I would like to take a 8 year old Jade plant I have and try to make a bonsai out of it. If I take cuttings from it and strip all the leaves off and transplant them will the leaves come in smaller? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Mike

[BonsaiKid]

Pics would definitely help.

[roadking72]

Here are 2 pictures of the plant in question. Was wondering if I could split the plant into 2 or if it would be better to leave it as is and remove leaves to make them smaller and trim it up a little.
Any advice would be appreciated.



Thanks Mike

[Charlton01]

im no expert, but i think theyll stay the same size..

[BonsaiKid]

I think it may depend on how much you water it. I have a few Jades, with one being turned into a bonsai. I water the prebonsai Jade about once every few weeks, and the new leaves are about half to 3/4ths the size of the normal ones. However, since I was gone for a few weeks on vacation, the leaves were shriveling up so I watered it pretty well. To my surprise, even the smaller leaves on top (not quite shriveled up) grew to normal size.

[dre56]

just cut it back to a stump and start all over again. this plant will shoot new branches just rub off unwanted growth water it when you see the dirt getting a little dry .it will look decently very quick.

[ALASER]

Good Day

Thanks

[dre56]

yeah no prob i use to grow jade when i was a kid.