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Jade Plant Aerial Roots: Light Deficiency and Humidity Response

A 40+ year old jade in Florida screened porch grows "root-like tentacles" (black spider-like) on branches. Expert Darlene: plant seeks to root due to insufficient sun and hot/humid conditions. Move to sunnier spot; rub off roots. Cuttings with starter roots root easily. More sun, no standing water, and roots disappear.

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