If your plant develops scale, the first step is quarantining the plant. Prune any especially infected stems, then use a cotton swab, alcohol, and neem oil to kill pests.

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I was so surprised to see the article and pictures of Ed Gordon's jade plant. Mine isn't as old, only about 15. It was started from a leaf of my grandmother's plant, which was more than 65 years old.

6. Don't Prune Too Much at Once. Never prune more than 20% to 30% of the jade plant’s branches at one time. Removing too much of the plant can shock it and stunt its growth.