Can anyone tell me what this is and how to care for it?

navyblazer · #1 05-09-2008, 07:31 AM

I may have to sell or give it to someone but they arent mine they belong to an older man and Im marketing his home for him. Since he moved away I hate to see the plants die, I understand they are old. Not sure what to do with them..Ideas? care instructions? Idea if they have a value? Thanks R.

navyblazer · #2 05-09-2008, 07:35 AM

same questions as original post .. help is appreciated..RM

bali · #3 05-09-2008, 07:36 AM

I have one of those, found it loved a shady spot outdoors, behind the others.
It does look like it been there a longggggggggggg time.. Do you remember which side of the house he had it in>

Just water it is all I know.

trumpetvine · #4 05-09-2008, 07:53 AM

This looks like a Jade Plant & from the size of it, I would say that it is an old plant. I really don't know that much about the care, but I do think that is what it is.........hope that helps.

jessiebella677 · #5 05-09-2008, 09:49 AM

Jade plant. In fact I am certain. If you keep it in the house they love sun and need little care. I dont know anything about putting this outside. I live in zone 4 so I guess putting it outside may depend on where you live. They do well even when neglected. It does look like it needs to be repotted and maybe some trimming to even it out a bit. Hope to have helped out.
Jessie
This is for the first picture.

bali · #6 05-09-2008, 09:54 AM

Yep

Jade.

ok_nurse · #7 05-09-2008, 10:16 AM

I've personally never seen such an old neglected jade plant-but that is exactly what it is. I had no idea they could withstand the snow like that. You can take it in the house, cut it into pieces and reroot with root stimulator then repot and groom it into a beautiful houseplant. I bet even the stalks without leaves would reroot and bud new leaves easily with a little warmth and care. It has the potential to be beautiful even though it will take a bit of work from a patient gardener. If it was around here-I'd pick it up and work with it and share with everyone when it got established-if you have time, it should be an easy task by the age of the plant. I think you'd be pleased with the results.
-Donna

I didn't see that the second picture was a different plant. I don't know what it is but I'll bet zuzu will know when she sees it!

trumpetvine · #8 05-09-2008, 12:41 PM

Could the 2nd pic be of some sort of yucca?

Pushin-up-Daisies · #9 05-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by navyblazer

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I may have to sell or give it to someone but they arent mine they belong to an older man and Im marketing his home for him. Since he moved away I hate to see the plants die, I understand they are old. Not sure what to do with them..Ideas? care instructions? Idea if they have a value? Thanks R.

The 1st picture is a Jade plant, I had 1 in fl. its 2 cold up here to have them unless there kept inside.

Pushin-up-Daisies · #10 05-09-2008, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Pushin-up-Daisies

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The 1st picture is a Jade plant, I had 1 in fl. its 2 cold up here to have them unless there kept inside.

the 2nd plant is a century plant in the yucca family

navyblazer · #11 05-09-2008, 01:35 PM

The Jade plant has one rotten stalk, Not sure how to take care of either..If thats a Century plant the one that looks like a Yucca. How do you care for it ? What would be a price for these plants if the owners want me to try to sell them?

trumpetvine · #12 05-09-2008, 01:53 PM

I have never had one of these plants. I would think their care would be similar to that of cactus. I do not have a clue as to what their price would be.
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bali · #13 05-09-2008, 02:31 PM

looks yucca to me.

**zuzu's petals** · #14 05-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Hey there navyblazer

I think that these smart folks have given you some good IDs on the plants.

Plant #1 -
Crassula argentea ("Jade Plant") likes good, bright light and temps between 50° to 80°F.
Use a potting medium specifically marketed for succulents
and allow the medium to dry between waterings.
IMHO, terra cotta pots are preferable to plastic or glazed ones for Jade plants.

Plant #2 -
Could be a Yucca, but my first guess would have been Agave ("Century Plant")
both are sun lovers, but if it has been in a low light situation,
you will need to introduce it to more light very gradually, or it will get an ugly sunburn.

Either should also like the potting mix designed for succulents,
and let it dry out between good soakings.

I just don't know what to guess as far as resale value,

that is so subjective and varies in each locality. A trip to a local nursery
which retails such plants might give you an idea of what the market will bear.