| How to Look Taller in Shoes Posted: 26 Jun 2022 09:00 AM PDT If you want to appear taller, new shoes are perhaps the easiest way to do it. Whether you're looking for an extreme height boost or just a subtle lift, choosing the right pair of shoes can help you look taller without sacrificing style. [Edit]Picking the Right Shoes - Get shoes with heels for a major height boost. Heeled shoes come in a wide variety of sizes and, on average, can give you anywhere between and of additional height. Though heeled shoes are quite noticeable, they go well with a variety of outfits and are considered appropriate for most formal occasions.[1]
- Get hidden heeled shoes for a secret height boost. If you want to enjoy the benefits of high heels without calling attention to yourself, look for footwear that hides heels inside the shoe itself. Not only do these hidden wedges lift you further off the ground, they are often more comfortable than traditional heels because they have full arch support.[2]
- Try platform shoes for a subtle lift. Platform shoes are a type of flat footwear that have an incredibly thick outsole. They make your legs appear longer by lifting you further off the ground. If you want to avoid calling attention to your elevated soles, wear long pants or a maxi skirt that covers the tops of your shoes.[3]
- Put on elevator shoes for a noticeable height boost. Similar to platform shoes, elevator shoes have additional material added to their soles that lift them further off the ground. However, the shoes contain this lift to the outer heel and include an additional insert within the heel itself. Elevator shoes normally have a distinct, fancy style, so save them for high-class functions.[4]
- Buy air-cushioned shoes for a stylish lift. Though designed for use in sports and other athletic activities, shoes with air-cushioned soles have the added benefit of making whoever wears them appear taller. Manufacturers like Nike and Reebok offer shoes with built in air-cushion technology, and since the companies are incredibly popular their designs are stylish by association.[5]
- Wear shoes that show some skin to make your legs look longer. If you're wearing a long skirt, dress, or pair of pants, put on a pair of shoes that are cut to show a little more of the top of your foot. This will help you expose as much skin as possible, making your legs appear longer.[6]
- For example, instead of wearing ankle booties that cover the whole top of your foot, you might wear a heel that's open all the way down to right above your toes.[7]
- Wearing nude shoes that match your skin tone will also help make your legs look longer.[8]
- Wear long boots with short outfits to make you look taller. If you're wearing an incredibly short skirt or pair of pants, contrast it with boots that go over your knees. This sharp contrast will will bring attention to your legs and make them look longer.[9]
- Use insoles to help you look taller in shoes you already own. If you don't want to buy a new pair of shoes, you can alter the ones you already have with a pair of insoles. Insole pads come in a number of different styles, including fabric, gel, and silicone, and simply slip inside your shoe, making them invisible. You can find insoles at most footwear stores.
- If you need to use your insoles with high heels or open toed shoes, look for specialty insoles designed specifically for that type of footwear.
[Edit]Putting Together a Flattering Outfit - Buy form-fitting clothes to accentuate your figure. Baggy clothing items, including stretched t-shirts, loose dresses, and oversized suits, drape down over your body and make it appear significantly shorter. You can combat this with fitted clothes, which bring attention to your physique while making your legs and torso appear longer. You don't need to wear things that are extremely tight, just items that fit you well.[10]
- Put on v-neck tops to make your body look longer. V-neck tops have large, upside down triangles cut into the front collar, revealing the area immediately below your neck. By showing some extra skin, the v-neck draws people's eyes to the top of your chest, making your upper body appear longer.[11]
- Wear high-waisted pants, skirts, and dresses to make your legs look longer. Most lower-body clothing items have waistlines designed to sit on or around your hips. However, fashion retailers also sell specialty pants, skirts, and dresses with much higher waistlines. When worn with a short or tucked-in shirt, these clothing items shift your waistline up and make your legs look longer.
- Use flared jeans or maxi skirts to accentuate your legs. In addition to shifting your waistline up, you can also bring your clothing's hemline down. Flared jeans, maxi skirts, and other extra-long clothing items will make you appear taller simply by virtue of their added length. To be effective, the item's hemline should sit between your ankle and the bottom of your foot.
- Put on accessories that draw attention to your upper body. Hats, scarves, glasses, pocket squares, tie pins, and other accessories are not only fashionable, they can make you appear taller by drawing people's eyes toward your upper body. Don't use more than 2 or 3 accessories at a time, though, as it will bog down the look.[12]
- Wear single-shade and vertical striped outfits to create a tall look. Vertical lines make your body appear longer by leading people's eyes up and down as opposed to left and right. You can create a strong vertical line by making all your clothing a single shade, or you can create multiple lines by wearing items with vertical stripes on them.
- Make sure to keep you back straight whenever standing or walking. Slouching will get rid of any height added by your shoes or outfit.
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| How to Identify Homophobia Posted: 26 Jun 2022 01:00 AM PDT You might already recognize a basic definition of homophobia as the fear of or prejudice against people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. But it's just as important to recognize homophobia in action—that is, in the things people say and do. This article lists common types and examples of homophobia, and also provides advice on what you can do to support positive change. After all, identifying homophobia is the first step toward eliminating it. [Edit]Types of Homophobia - Institutional homophobia. This is when governments or other powerful institutions enact and enforce policies that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals—for example, by denying the right to marry, adopt, or visit a partner in the hospital.[1]
- Cultural homophobia. This refers to a dominant cultural view, reinforced by traditional media and social media, that LGBTQ individuals and couples are less "normal" and "desirable" than heterosexual people and couples.[2]
- Interpersonal homophobia. This occurs when someone shows hatred, disgust, or disdain for LGBTQ+ individuals through their words and actions; such as by making stereotypical jokes, using homophobic slurs, or engaging in physical violence.[3]
- Internalized homophobia. This is when an LGBTQ+ individual feels self-hatred due to their sexuality, which they have been taught is wrong, sinful, abnormal, or less desirable.[4]
[Edit]Examples of Homophobia in Action - Using derogatory names or terms. Forget the "sticks and stones" stuff—words do matter and they can hurt. Describing LGBTQ+ individuals in derogatory terms, or using those same terms to describe something else as wrong or lesser, demeans members of the LGBTQ+ community as unequal and unworthy.[5]
- For example, even if you never use offensive names against LGBTQ+ individuals directly, casually using phrases like "that's so gay" or "you're so gay" in negative or mocking ways supports the homophobic view that "gay" equals "lesser" or "unworthy."
- Enacting or supporting discriminatory policies. As mentioned elsewhere in this article, "institutional homophobia" refers to policies and laws that prevent LGBTQ+ individuals from living their lives as freely as anyone else. When the law says homophobia is okay, it's easier for individuals to see homophobia as not only okay but sanctioned or even expected.[6]
- Homophobia can exist both in the presence or absence of specific policies or laws. For example, a school might not have explicitly anti-LGBTQ+ policies on the books, but it may still lack adequate policies to protect and support LGBTQ+ students.
- Outing someone against their wishes. Everyone of us has the absolute right to either withhold or share information about our sexuality as we see fit.[7] It is always wrong to "out" someone forcibly or to pressure them to do so. At the same time, it is also wrong to try to prevent someone from "coming out" when they wish to.[8]
- Even if you are a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community, you should not pressure someone to come out so they can "join the cause" or "live their truth." Give them advice and encouragement if they seek it, but support their personal decisions regardless.
- Spreading misinformation. It's always been a problem, but misinformation is easier to spread than ever before thanks to social media. Sharing inaccurate or false information about the LGBTQ+ community is easy to do on purpose or by mistake, but, the result is the same—others pick up the hurtful misinformation and spread it along, further seeding homophobia.[9]
- For example, the claim that gay men are more likely to contract HIV might be warped into the claim that only gay men contract HIV, resulting in further stigmatization.
- Believing in stereotypes. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are unique individuals, just like everyone else on this planet. Making blanket assumptions based on stereotypes robs individuals of their identities and makes it easier to view them as an undesirable "other."[10]
- For example, it is homophobic to assume that all LGBTQ+ individuals must be hyper-sexualized, promiscuous, and uninterested in long-term relationships. So too is the assumption that gay men aren't "tough" enough to play sports like football or hockey.
- Holding irrational fears. One of the most common irrational fears is that all LGBTQ folks are out to "get" straight people somehow. A gay man changing in a men's locker room, for instance, is not automatically sexually attracted to every other man there. Nor is he trying to "convert" (perhaps by somehow "tricking") the straight men--he's just trying to get cleaned up after a pickup basketball game.[11]
- Here's another example of irrational fear: A school teacher who also happens to be a lesbian is not automatically trying to "confuse" and "indoctrinate" her students.
- Expressing unequal reactions. A homophobe responds differently to very similar circumstances. For example, it's discriminatory and offensive to be okay with heterosexual public displays of affection, but to label, similar homosexual displays as "over-the-top" or "awkward," let alone "wrong" or "inappropriate." The same is true for major life events like engagements, weddings, and the arrival of children.[12]
- Of course it's okay to be uncomfortable with all public displays of affection, or not to get excited when any random co-worker gets engaged. The problem arises when you use different standards based on sexuality.
- Assuming heterosexuality by default. Treating being straight as normal treats all others as abnormal. In other words, if you assume that each person is hetero by default until proven otherwise, you relegate the alternatives to lesser exceptions to the rule.[13]
- For example, asking "Do you have a girlfriend?" to a guy you just met makes an unnecessary hetero assumption, when you could just as easily ask "Are you dating anyone right now?"
- Denying someone's identity. Rejecting a person's LGBTQ+ identity outright is more obviously homophobic: telling someone, for instance, "You're not gay, you're just confused." But it's also homophobic to say things like "I don't even think of you as being gay" or "It doesn't matter to me that you're gay." Why? Because you're still denying an important part of who they are.[14]
[Edit]What kind of damage does homophobia cause? - It negatively impacts its targets, sources, and all of society. Homophobia creates unnecessary barriers and hostility that are harmful to all parties involved and society at large. That said, LGBTQ+ individuals are most directly and severely impacted. Here are just a few examples:[15]
- Increased risk of depression and suicide (especially in younger people).
- Increased stress due to the lack of social support.
- Social anxiety out of the fear of encountering people who are homophobic.
- Difficulty obtaining adequate health coverage and quality services.
- Inability to marry or adopt (depending on legislation).
- Negative effects on income and employment.
- Educate, correct, or ignore the offender. Always consider the situation to help you choose the best course of action. For example, is it best to speak up to a stranger in a public situation or walk away? Should you correct someone you know now or wait until you're alone with them? Is the person being intentionally hurtful or are they misinformed and open to being better informed?[16][17]
- For instance, if your friend says "that's so gay" during a group conversation, you might decide it's best to speak up right then and there and explain why that's wrong to say. Or, you might decide it's best to wait and talk privately as the more effective way to educate them. Use your best judgment based on the situation.[18]
- Or, if a stranger is using homophobic slurs in public, you might decide your best course of action is to calmly but forcefully tell them they are being offensive and rude.[19] Alternatively, you may determine that walking away is the safest course of action.
- If you notice someone repeatedly making homophobic remarks at work, report their behavior to a manager or HR rep.[20]
[Edit]How can I take action? - Be a supportive advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Regardless of your orientation, make it clear to the community that you are a friend and ally.
- Show your support in person and with your wallet. Go to pride fairs and join a GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) group. Donate to LGBTQ+ organizations.
- Become better informed. Do research based on reliable sources. Ask questions to members of the LGBTQ+ community and listen carefully to their answers.
- Work to end institutional homophobia. Write to your legislators and support candidates who favor anti-homophobic laws and policies.
- Work toward equality in schools. Schools can be challenging environments that are especially hostile to LGBTQ+ youth. Ensure that schools have anti-bullying and harassment policies in place that specifically protect LGBTQ+ students and staff.
- Watch what you say. Never use derogatory or offensive terminology to describe LGBTQ individuals, be mindful of even casual language, and encourage others to do the same.
- Point out misinformation when you encounter it. Use reliable sources to help you explain why it is hurtful and wrong, and encourage the person sending it to evaluate their sources carefully before spreading (mis)information.
- Question LGBTQ+ stereotypes. Challenge yourself and others to avoid making assumptions about individuals based on stereotypes. Learn more about the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Treat people as unique individuals. Remind yourself and others to evaluate people in the LGBTQ community based on what they do, not on what they must be thinking or wanting to do.
- Accept everyone equally. Encourage everyone to respond in a consistent way to things like public displays of affection, engagements, weddings, and welcoming children, regardless of sexuality.
- Avoid making assumptions about sexuality. When talking to or about someone you don't know well, use neutral language regarding sexuality. Don't make assumptions about someone's sexuality based on how they express themselves or behave.
- Show respect to everyone in every situation. Remind yourself and encourage others to respect the fullness of others' identities. LGBTQ+ identity, for instance, isn't all a person is, nor is it irrelevant to who they are.
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| How to Store Gift Bags Posted: 25 Jun 2022 05:00 PM PDT Gift bags are simple, fun alternatives to wrapping paper that can be used for any special occasion. But after using them enough you'll probably end up stuck with a pile of leftovers stuffed in a closet somewhere. And when the next occasion comes around, you have to rifle through your mess in search of the right one. Luckily, you can store your gift bags in baskets, hang them up, and repurpose other storage items to hold them. [Edit]Storing Gift Bags in Baskets - Purchase simple magazine racks to hold your bags for easy access. After organizing your inventory, purchase simple magazine racks to store your gift bags in. You don't need anything too fancy—basic magazine racks will do.[1]
- Designate each rack for a specific gift bag category.
- Place your gift bags in wicker baskets for simple long-term storage. Using wicker baskets to store you bags is a simple way to organize them. Fold your bags up and place each category in different baskets. This is ideal for anyone who has lots of shelf space but no organization system.[2]
- Repurpose empty water bottle boxes for a cheap storage option. If you purchase water bottles regularly, you can recycle them into homemade baskets. Use one box for each category and store them beside or on top of each other.[3]
- Attach metal drawer handles to them using screws to make them easier to get a hold of.
- Organize your gift bags based on holidays and events. Split your gift bags into piles according to occasion. For example, put all of your Christmas-themed bags into one pile and Easter bags in another. Or, make a pile for holidays like Easter and Christmas, and others for celebratory occasions like weddings and birthdays. This will help you determine how many magazine racks you need.
- Try using one basket per category. If any category is particularly big, split it across two baskets.
- Create or purchase one label for each category. Purchase or create labels for each basket. Use clear writing and colors to make it easy to distinguish between each one.
- If you're creating your own labels, one simple idea is to cut out squares of various colored construction paper, assigning one color to each category. For example, blue for birthdays, yellow for new babies, and green for holidays.[4]
[Edit]Hanging Your Gift Bags - Install a towel bar for a more permanent hanging solution. Purchase a towel bar and follow the template to choose an installation location. Afterwards, install your bar near your crafts area and hang your bags using plain or colored plastic hooks.[5]
- Take out the mounting brackets from their packaging and loosen their screws prior to installation.[6]
- Suspend an adjustable tension rod underneath your crafts table. If you have a designated crafts table, storing your gift bags underneath it is a convenient solution. Suspend a tension rod between the two bookcases of the craft table and hang your bags on it. This works best if you don't have a big enough collection to separate based on occasion.
- Use small plastic hooks to hang each bag.[7]
- Hang your gift bags directly in your clothing closet using metal hooks. Purchase some colored metal hooks—designate one color for each category. Afterwards, you can hang each group of gift bags from their corresponding hook colors.[8]
- If you have a small enough collection of gift bags, you can hang them with no color scheme.
[Edit]Repurposing Other Storage Items - Place your gift bags in larger gift bags for a portable storage solution. One of the simplest ways to store gift bags in your closet is to store them in larger gift bags. Fold each bag up, place them inside your larger bags, and hang them by their rope handles on a hanger.[9]
- Use different colored storage bags to separate your gift bags based on occasion. For example, organize birthday bags in orange-colored bags and Christmas bags in green-colored bags.
- Fasten clip hangers around bundles of gift bags for simple closet storage. You can cheap clip hangers (typically reserved for clothes) to hang your gift bags. Each one can hold anywhere from 3 to 10 bags, depending on their size.[10]
- Stick colored tape around the top of the hangers to separate different types of bags.
- Organize your gift bags in an expandable file folder if you only have a few. An expandable file folder is a great storage solution for your bags since it's so small to store! However, if your file folder starts bulging, you might want to separate them into multiple colored folders or use a different method.[11]
- Purchase a wired file organizer to store your bags in your crafts desk. Wired file organizers are cheap and easily transported. They come in plenty of different shapes and sizes, giving you plenty of flexibility in terms of how and where to store your gift bags.
- Wired file organizers come in both vertical and horizontal designs. Choose one based on your available space.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Storing Gift Bags in Baskets - Magazine racks
- Sticker labels (one for each category)
- Marker
- Wicker baskets
- Empty water bottle boxes
- Metal drawer handles
[Edit]Hanging Your Gift Bags - Towel bar
- Painter's tape
- Drill
- Drill bit
- Screwdriver
- Small flat head screwdriver
- Scissors
- Marker
- Plastic hooks
- Colored metal hooks
- Adjustable tension rod
[Edit]Repurposing Other Storage Items - Large gifts bags
- Adjustable tension rod
- Plastic hooks
- Clip hangers
- Colored tape
- Expandable file folder
- Wired file organizer
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| How to Grow King Oyster Mushrooms Posted: 25 Jun 2022 09:00 AM PDT King oyster mushrooms are the largest of the oyster mushroom species and have been described as having the taste and texture of abalone.[1] One of the best parts about oyster mushrooms is that they're easy for you to grow at home! With a little time and effort, you can grow your own mushrooms to include in a variety of dishes! [Edit]Creating a Grow Area - Cut cardboard into squares and put them in a bucket. Use a box cutter or utility knife to cut the cardboard down to size. Aim to have about 10 pieces of cardboard in the end, but it's okay if you have more or less. Place the cardboard pieces in a sanitized bucket.[2]
- Cardboard egg cartons would also work well for growing the mushrooms.
- You can sanitize your bucket with a diluted bleach solution.
- Boil water and pour it over the cardboard until it is completely saturated. Place a large pot or kettle on the stove until the water boils. Pour the hot water onto the cardboard until it's completely wet through and submerged. This helps kill any organisms that may contaminate your mushrooms later on.[3]
- Push the cardboard down to compact it if you want to use less water.
- The boiled water will kill any microorganisms on the cardboard in a process called pasteurization.
- Cover the bucket and let it cool for 8 hours. Put a lid on top of the bucket and let it soak overnight. The heat from the water would kill any mushroom spawn, so it needs to rest until it is cool to the touch.[4]
- Squeeze the cardboard to drain any excess water. Pour the water out of the bucket and drain the rest of the water from the cardboard squares. Start squeezing on 1 side of the square and work your way across. In the end, they should be damp to the touch, but not completely saturated.[5]
- Wash your hands with antibacterial soap or use hand sanitizer before handling the cardboard so you don't bring in foreign contaminants.
- Place 10 mushroom spawn on 1 piece of cardboard. Sprinkle the spawn evenly near the edges of the cardboard square. The king oyster mushrooms prefer to grow from the sides of the cardboard rather than on top of the cardboard.[6]
- Check your local gardening store to see if they have spawn for king oyster. Otherwise, king oyster mushroom spawn can be purchased online.
- Stack the squares on top of one another, placing spawn on each layer. Continue building layers of the cardboard and spawn until you're out of cardboard. Don't place any of the spawn on top of the last piece of cardboard since it will not be covered and may not grow as effectively.[7]
- You'll need about 100 mushroom spawn total to grow on 10 layers of cardboard, but you don't have to be precise with your count.
[Edit]Fruiting the Mushrooms - Place the cardboard squares and spawn into a garbage bag and close it. Use a garbage bag with a cinch for the easiest way to close it. Closing the bag builds up the concentration of carbon dioxide inside and stimulates the mushroom spawn to grow faster.[8]
- Place the garbage bag in a cardboard box if you want to keep it safer.
- The mushrooms do not need light as they establish.
- Keep the bag in an area between . Keep the bag in a warm dark place, like a cabinet, to help the spawn colonize more quickly. The warmth mixed with the moisture in the cardboard pieces creates a humid environment that's perfect for mushrooms.[9]
- The bag can be stored in a dark cabinet or even under your bed.
- Open the bag after 2 days to check for pools of water. While the bag should stay humid and moist, it should not have pools of standing water at the bottom. If you find excess water, drain the bag into a sink before putting it back.[10]
- This should only have to be done once since the water is excess that has drained from the cardboard.
- Leave the bag alone for 3-6 weeks. Don't disturb the bag during this time since the mushroom spawn is starting to produce mycelium, which looks like white strands, and will eventually fruit. The cardboard will be completely colonized by the mushroom after this time.[11]
- Set a reminder on your phone or in a planner so you know when to return to your mushrooms.
- Open the plastic bag once you see white strands covering the cardboard. After the third week, check every 2 weeks to see if the mycelia have formed. It will look like the cardboard is covered in white strands if it's ready. If it isn't, close the bag and leave it alone for another week or two before checking it again.[12]
- Opening the bag exposes the mycelia to oxygen and will stimulate it to start producing mushrooms.
- Move the bag to a sunny area when the mycelia is present. Make sure there is enough light getting to your mushrooms. A good rule of thumb is to have it bright enough so you could easily read a book. During this time, you may see small mushrooms starting to form.[13]
- Spray the inner walls of the bag with water twice daily. Maintain a humid environment for the mushrooms by using a spray bottle with tap water. Wet the walls of the bag to keep the mushrooms moist.[14]
- Mushrooms may not tolerate water sprayed directly on them.
- If you live in a dry climate, spray 3 times per day.
[Edit]Harvesting the Mushrooms - Collect the mushrooms before they develop a wavy edge. The mushrooms should only take 1 to 2 weeks to fully grow, but they will develop a wavy edge around their cap when they are starting to go past their prime. They can still be eaten, but for best results, pick full-sized mushrooms just as they finish growing.[15]
- Pin mushrooms are part of the first flush of growth and will become full size within 3 to 4 days.
- Twist the mushrooms off of their base. Avoid pulling the mushroom straight off since this could damage the mycelia underneath. A gentle twist and pull should be all it takes to remove the mushrooms.[16]
- As an alternative, you can cut the base of the mushrooms with a pair of sanitized scissors.
- Spray the bag with water twice a day to get more flushes of mushrooms. After 10 to 15 days, you may see another growth of mushrooms if you keep the bag moist and in a light place. They will tend to be just as large, if not larger, than the first mushrooms you collected.[17]
- Mushrooms can return for multiple flushes every 2 or 3 weeks, but they will grow smaller each time.
- Leave the stems on the mushrooms, if you'd like. Unlike with other mushroom varieties, you can eat the stems of king oyster mushrooms. Leave them on for an easy, delicious meal.[18]
- Oyster mushrooms can be grown at any time of the year inside as long as you keep temperatures between and provide light.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Cardboard
- Box cutter
- Bucket
- Pot or kettle
- Mushroom spawn
- Garbage bag
- Spray bottle
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| How to Prune a Jade Plant Posted: 25 Jun 2022 01:00 AM PDT The jade plant, also commonly called the money plant, is a popular, low-maintenance succulent—it doesn't require much water and thrives with minimal attention. Because jade plants can live for many years, plant lovers need to know how to maintain their plants. To keep your jade plant healthy and encourage new growth, prune overgrown sections and remove leggy branches. [Edit]Encouraging New Growth - Trim the jade plant when branches start to droop. Because the jade plant is top-heavy and stores water in its leaves, branches that aren't thick enough won't be able to support the weight of the leaves. Pruning those branches develops thicker, stronger stems, which lets your plant grow taller and wider.[1]
- Don't prune young plants (under 1 year old). They are still developing their roots and trunk during the first year, and pruning them too soon will permanently stunt their growth.[2]
- Prune the branches and stems in the spring or early summer. Jade plants can technically be pruned all year long, but they actively grow in warm weather. The sunlight and warmth help them to recover more quickly from the pruning.[3]
- Your jade plant only needs 3-5 hours of sunlight every day. Keep it somewhere it gets sunlight but avoid placing it in direct light for long periods of time, as this could burn your plant.[4]
- Use sharp shears or bonsai pruning shears to make your cuts. Prune back branches that are drooping by clipping the branch where it intersects with the trunk. Or if you are mainly looking to shape your jade plant, prune individual leaves or partial sections of branches. Cut just above the leaf node (where the leaf grows out of the branch).[5]
- Avoid cutting the main branch (or trunk) of the plant. This is the main section that connects to the roots. The only time you will cut this main truck is when you are cutting down most of the plant to help it heal from infection.
- Give branches enough space so they aren't touching or rubbing each other. Overcrowding limits the amount of light the plant gets.[6]
- A compact and full jade plant is a healthy jade plant—it will regenerate and thrive when you prune it.
[Edit]Cleaning up a Neglected Plant - Trim leggy or drooping branches. If your jade plant has grown for a long time without pruning, it will resemble an overgrown bush. These leggy sections aren't healthy and are draining resources from the rest of the plant. Use your shears to cut the leggy stems back to 1/3 of their length, cutting at a 45-degree angle.[7]
- Leggy sections are thin and longer than other branches.
- Yellow or light green leaves indicate your plant is overtaxed. Removing them will refocus energy so it can grow in a fuller pattern.[8]
- Use shears to cut excess branches back to the trunk of the plant. When a plant has been left to grow for too long, there will be multiple branches shooting off from the main trunk. Some of these are okay to leave, but remove any that are making the plant look scraggly.[9]
- The intersection of the branch and the stem makes a "V" shape. Cut at that intersection at a roughly 45-degree angle. This lets the plant sprout multiple new branches that are thicker and more compact.[10]
- It might feel backwards to cut off entire branches of the plant, but by doing so you're making room for new growth and are giving your plant a chance to grow stronger.
- Cut off any leaves or branches that have dark spots. Dark spots indicate your plant either has a disease or there are pests present. Left untreated, these dark spots can spread to the rest of the plant. Pruning the entire section is the best chance you have to save it.[11]
- Try sanitizing your shears with an antibacterial gel in between snips to minimize the risk of spreading disease to healthy parts of the plant.[12]
- Rather than throwing away your pruned leaves and branches, you can propagate new jade plants from them.[13]
- Jade plants grow vigorously after pruning, so don't be afraid to trim away! You can even prune all the leaves and branches so just the main trunk and roots are left, and it will regrow.[14]
- Make sure your garden shears are very sharp, as blunt shears can damage your plant and introduce infection.[15]
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