Surprised nobody mentioned that stress to the root system can be a cause of aerial roots. Just noticed this thread. Prune off dead or shriveled branches. In spite of being out of pot for about 4mo, it was still alive - wrinkled, limp, parts were dry, and it grew many aerial roots: I cleaned plant, cut off some worst looking leaves and trimmed most aerial roots. You wonât see aerial roots on Haworthias or Aloes. But the pattern on the foliage is quite distinct. More importantly, indoor plants never bloom, so you need to be ready for this if you keep your jade plant indoors. Urostigma), the warm-temperate rainforest rata (Metrosideros robusta) and pohutukawa trees of New Zealand (). Propagating Plants by Air Layering: Air layering is a propagation method for woody plants that allows you to root branches while still attached to the parent plant. Zamioculcas zamiifolia has been around for centuries, originating in drought-prone Africa (where it thrives outdoors). Jade plants flower when they are about 5 to 8 years old. I noticed today some aerial roots forming. Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry. Further research shows a divide between perfectly normal while humid, or possible root problem. It is useful for plants that are hard to propagate by cuttings or if you want your new plant to have a larger size than ⦠Jade plant is remarkably resilient. Flowering is usually a sign of plant age. In the wild, theyâll scale tree trunks. A couple of decades ago, Dutch nurseries located in South Africa saw the plantâs propagating potential and in 1996 started distributing it around the world. And of course, remember that if you are watering correctly, aerial roots wonât start to appear. Plant jade plants in Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix. Aerial roots tend to grow from succulents with a stem such as Echeverias or tender Sedums. Problems aside, is it possible to encourage arrial roots to ⦠If ⦠I have a golum Jade hanging out by a southern window. This is why many gardeners have to wait for a long time to see it bloom. They flower very rarely. Stems that are flopping downward and growing aerial roots really want to be in the ground where they can grow into new plants. The plants also form aerial roots they use to climb. ... âPearls and Jadeâ is a mutation selection from a group of âMarble Queenâ plants, mostly cream and green like the parent plant. Aerial roots are roots above the ground. jade plant has no roots! If you grew every piece that gets pruned off into a new plant, there would be way too many. Create more jade plants by breaking off pieces and sticking them in soil so they can form roots. This is how jade plants are. They are almost always adventitious.They are found in diverse plant species, including epiphytes such as orchids (Orchidaceae), tropical coastal swamp trees such as mangroves, banyan figs (Ficus subg. Above: An aerial view of ZZ plant by @foliage_fixation. Dec 14, 2017 - If you've noticed aerial roots or air roots forming along the stem of your succulent, it's an indicator you need to give it some attention. After a month, feed jade plants when you water with Miracle-Gro® Succulent Plant Food.