Thanks for publishing this video. About a year ago, a coworker gave me a seedling of a Madagascar jewel and it’s fun seeing it grow and turning into a truly beautiful indoor plant. I later planted a seed and it’s doing fantastic. Thanks for the tips to care for this amazing plant.
I got one of these from some customer of my husband's. At the time, it only had 2 leaves. It sits on my kitchen sill and gets maybe an hour of direct morning sunlight. That was 6 months ago. It had doubled in size and has about 12 leaves. It's a simple little plant. Thank you for this video. I water mine if I remember too.
I hope my new Jewel will never become the oldest plant in my collection. The oldest plant I have (although it's a cutting from a cutting, etc.) is a cactus (cephalocereus type) that's in the family since I was a child (I'm 68 now) and I hope my children or grandchildren will inherit it!
I stayed at an airbnb that had the BIGGEST jewel I have ever seen! It was a whole tree taller than me! My plants are about 5 years old at this point and I can’t wait to see them get as big as that one!
Nice plants. I got my Madagascar Jewel from a friend. She grew it from seed and gave it to me. Going by your age chart my plant must be about 5 years old. My plant shot out seeds and after collecting them I now have 6 babies growing and ready to be potted up.
Thanks for the kind comment Alan! Glad to hear your plant is growing well and even got its first babies. You can expect much more babies once your mother plant gets older. Mine shoots douzens of seeds every season. Have fun with it and all the best, Joachim
A friend of mine has gave me one of these plants, I'd never seen one before or heard of them, it's dropped 3 leaves and grew about 4 more in weeks, and now starting to make what looks like seed pods at the top! I also have about 20 seeds that I've potted up and about 6 seedlings, your video explained it all to me so I can't wait to see them all grow now!! Thank You 👍
@@NatureGlobeCom thank you!! ....how long does it take for the seeds to start showing? I've had them planted for about 2 weeks and just mist them a little....but nothing showing yet?
You are very welcome! :) Madagascar Jewels typically take about 2-4 weeks to germinate. Continue misting them lightly and ensure they are in a warm, well-lit environment.
Thanks for making this, it's exactly the information I was looking for! Informative, but not bogged down in excessive detail (so many "how-to" type videos make you feel like you need to head out and get a PhD on the topic before going any further). One question though: I'm about to repot mine, it stands about 2 feet tall/60-70 cm and for a while now it has needed (or so I thought) support to prevent it leaning or falling over. None of your plants that we saw have stakes or other supports. Is the secret to just have enough soil for the roots to counterbalance its top-heaviness, and if so, how do you get to that stage in the time after repotting when the soil is still loose and the roots have yet to spread? Thanks for any insights you, or other viewers, can provide.
Hey, thank you so much for this great feedback, glad you enjoyed watching the video! Regarding your question, in fact, I also use sticks to support my larger plants. Have a look at the thumbnail of this video. There, you can see that the two larger plants are supported by sticks. I think this is normal for this type of plant at a certain size. I hope this helps! Joachim
I just brought mine home. The person was moving and could not take it with her. The plant is 8 years old and gorgeous. The previous owner was very sad to see it go but I assured her that I would take very good care of it and wow I am so happy to have such a gorgeous mature plant. 🌴🪴🥰
My family owned a large Madagascar Jewel throughout my childhood placed near a south-facing window. I remember being fascinated with the milky white discharge when a leaf was accidentally nicked. I definitely want to raise one again in the future, Danke for the information :)
Thanks for the great comment, glad you enjoyed watching the video! It's impressive how quickly this white discharge appears when the plant is injured. However, be careful with it, as it is poisonous.
Great video, very informative! My dad gave me a madagascar's jewel years ago (my parents have many huge ones at home), and it's one of my favorite plants, so unique and easy to care for. Also, pretty resilient: my apartment is quite cold in the winter, and the poor plant hated it so much that it dropped all leaves last year! I thought it might not even make it, but as soon as the weather turned warmer again, it started growing new leaves really fast, and now it's as lush as last year!
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Valami! I know this behavior from my plants as well. They regularly lose many of their leaves, but then they grow back once it gets warmer. Nothing to worry about, I guess. :) Regards, Joachim
Thank you for this information (and your video was a pleasure to watch!). I just got a small Madagascar Jewel from a friend, who has many seedlings, like you showed too, in pots of other plants. I'll do my best to give this Jewel a good life so it will grow big and old
Hey Joachim, thank you so much for the kind words, glad you like my videos! Indeed, Madagascar Jewels are great! By the way, my name is also Joachim :)
Great video! Love it and prefer long form videos! I just got my first madagascar jewel and hope it looks as great as yours soon ❤ other videos I enjoy the most are repot and chats.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! Actually, I have many long-form videos prepared already, but I want to wait a bit longer to show the growth of the plants over a longer period of time. I'll keep you updated! :)
Thanks for the video, very nice and informative :) I have a question and I am just wondering if someone knows.. Do they always lose their nice patterns on the leaves? I really love that when they are small but I unfortunately never see it at older plants..
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed watching the video! I don't know if there's a way to keep the patterns, but mine always lose them once they grow bigger. Let me know if you find a way to do this, I'm also curious now :)
Im so happy to see this great informative video. My sin gave me a seedling about 5 years ago. I love this 2 foot high plant. However, lately the leaves have been turning yellow and falling off usually from the bottom. I cant tell if im watering it too much or not enough. I repotted it and tested it for dryness as you described.
Hey Yvonne, thank you so much for the kind comment, glad you like the video! It's good that you have checked whether the plant is too wet or too dry. However, it's absolutely normal that Madagascar Jewels loose many of their leaves during certain seasons. I had plants that lost all of their leaves, but 2-3. So if your plant looks healthy besides the yellow leaves, I assume there's nothing you have to worry about. I hope that helps! Joachim
Did you move your plant recently or placed an obstacle between the window and the plant? Mine had the same problem because a lack of light. After I gave it a new spot it was happy again and kept it's leaves even during winter :)
Very informative video. I like how you categorized topics and to the point. I have a question about my Madagascar Jewel. My granddaughter unexpectedly dropped by and thought of pulling off a branch. Fortunately mom was nearby and no sap touched her. Now what to do with the limb? It’s pretty good size 24” or more. First instinct was to let dry off and stick in water? Does it need to reroot? Or can I just stick in dirt and pray it survives?
Thank you so much for the kind comment, glad you liked the video! Regarding your question, I currently do an experiment where I cut off the top of a plant and sticked it into soil (I didn't put it in water before). Until now it seems to be fine, but it's still a bit early to evaluate. I'll publish a video about this in the future. Besides this, I don't have any experience with propagating branches. I hope this helps! Regards, Joachim
Thanks for the kind comment. Yeah, it's actually not so common in regular plant stores, but I also think you should be able to find it online. Maybe you can order some seeds and grow it directly from those seeds. I already saw plenty of seed offers on eBay. Regards, Joachim
Mine has purple leaf ends where I’m guessing it’s been too close to my heater; it’s also leaning heavily to one side but other than that looks fine. What should I do about those leaves? I moved it away from that spot. I’m also thinking of loosening the soil to move the brown stalky bit to be vertical rather than at a 45 degree angle bc rotating it hasn’t helped it to grow up; should I do that? Also the brown stalky bit (the part below that mane looking stalky bit) has grown with a curly in it; should I cover that with soil when i move it to be upright? My soil is a few years old as well so do you guys think I should take some of the old soil out and put in some newer soil that I have? It’s 5-6 years old btw
Hey Ruth, thanks for the kind comment! Moving your Madagascar Jewel away from the heater was wise. To address the leaning, gently reposition it vertically by loosening the soil around its base, which can also help correct the curl in the stalk. Refreshing part of the old soil with new, well-draining potting mix can provide essential nutrients and improve its overall health. Avoid burying parts of the plant that are not meant to be underground to prevent rot. All the best, Joachim
Hello, great video! Do you know if the seeds are poisonous? I gave a jewel to a friend who has a pet rabbit that might eat the ones that land on the floor. I can't find any info on the seeds, just the sap.
Hey, thank you very much, glad you like the video! Unfortunately, I don't know if the seeds are poisonous either. As you mentioned, most sources focus on the sap, but I haven't found any good sources on the seeds either. Please let me know if you find any good information, I'm curious now too.
Hey, thanks for the kind comment, glad you like the video! As far as I know, all Madagascar Jewels can get seeds. In my experience, this usually takes about two years.
Hello, i did happend to move and my Madagaskar jewel 12 years loft all it leafs because it was in a storage for 12 houers in -1C Do you know If Its all dead then? Ant ideas?
Hey, I don't have any experience with such a situation, but it happened to my Madagascar Jewels several times already that they lost (almost) all their leaves. I assume all you can do is putting it in a nice new spot and hope for the best. Regards, Joachim
I have one that is over 20 yrs old And just recently found out what it was. It was given to me by a friend who also did not know what it was. I need to know when I repot, can I place it deep in the soil? To help it stand more erect?
Hey, thanks for the kind comment. When repotting a Madagascar Jewel, it's generally not recommended to bury the stem deeper than it was previously. Doing so can encourage rot and other health issues for the plant. Instead, ensure the plant is well-supported with stakes or a trellis if necessary to help it stand erect. I hope this helps! Joachim
Thanks for the comment. It's possible to cut back the stem of the plant, but this can be risky and might harm it. That's why I usually just let mine grow.
Hey Tracey, yes, Madagascar jewels do have flowers, but they are tiny and not very noticeable. People usually like this plant for its leaves and seeds, not for its flowers.
Hey Sarah, that's sad to hear. A Madagascar Jewel can rot due to overwatering, which leads to root rot, or due to insufficient drainage in the potting soil. Additionally, excessively high humidity or fungal infections can also contribute to the rotting of this plant. I hope this helps for your next plant! All the best, Joachim
The absolute best video on Madagascar Jewels I’ve ever watched. Thank you for this!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind feedback! :)
Thanks for publishing this video. About a year ago, a coworker gave me a seedling of a Madagascar jewel and it’s fun seeing it grow and turning into a truly beautiful indoor plant. I later planted a seed and it’s doing fantastic. Thanks for the tips to care for this amazing plant.
Thank you for the very kind words, glad you enjoyed watching the video! All the best with your Madagascar Jewels! :)
I got one of these from some customer of my husband's. At the time, it only had 2 leaves. It sits on my kitchen sill and gets maybe an hour of direct morning sunlight. That was 6 months ago. It had doubled in size and has about 12 leaves. It's a simple little plant. Thank you for this video. I water mine if I remember too.
Sounds like a great success story, Augie. Thanks for sharing! :)
I have had Madagascar jewels for years. It's my oldest plant in my collection I love it❤❤
I agree, it's a wonderful plant. Actually, it's my absolute favorite plant! :)
I hope my new Jewel will never become the oldest plant in my collection.
The oldest plant I have (although it's a cutting from a cutting, etc.) is a cactus (cephalocereus type) that's in the family since I was a child (I'm 68 now) and I hope my children or grandchildren will inherit it!
Oh wow, I would love to have such an old plant myself. My oldest plant is actually the Madagascar Jewel in the video.
Thanks as I just purchased this plant yesterday for my small indoor Euphorbia garden.
Great video. I didn't realize it would grow so big. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Wanda! Yes, they can get huge, but it takes some time. :)
I stayed at an airbnb that had the BIGGEST jewel I have ever seen! It was a whole tree taller than me! My plants are about 5 years old at this point and I can’t wait to see them get as big as that one!
Wow, sounds spectacular. It would be great to know the age of those plants!
TH-cam needs more videos like this one. Great work!
Thank you so much for the kind feedback, this is really great to hear!
Honestly I got all the information I was looking for from your video, A+. No criticism,
Thank you so much for the kind comment, that's great to hear! :)
Nice plants. I got my Madagascar Jewel from a friend. She grew it from seed and gave it to me. Going by your age chart my plant must be about 5 years old. My plant shot out seeds and after collecting them I now have 6 babies growing and ready to be potted up.
Thanks for the kind comment Alan! Glad to hear your plant is growing well and even got its first babies. You can expect much more babies once your mother plant gets older. Mine shoots douzens of seeds every season. Have fun with it and all the best, Joachim
That Madagascar jewel “ship” is awesome!!! I hope to have one like it!!
Thanks, glad you like it! :)
A friend of mine has gave me one of these plants, I'd never seen one before or heard of them, it's dropped 3 leaves and grew about 4 more in weeks, and now starting to make what looks like seed pods at the top! I also have about 20 seeds that I've potted up and about 6 seedlings, your video explained it all to me so I can't wait to see them all grow now!!
Thank You 👍
Sounds like your plant is doing very well! Good luck with the seedlings, and thanks for the kind comment!
@@NatureGlobeCom thank you!! ....how long does it take for the seeds to start showing? I've had them planted for about 2 weeks and just mist them a little....but nothing showing yet?
You are very welcome! :) Madagascar Jewels typically take about 2-4 weeks to germinate. Continue misting them lightly and ensure they are in a warm, well-lit environment.
Thanks for making this, it's exactly the information I was looking for! Informative, but not bogged down in excessive detail (so many "how-to" type videos make you feel like you need to head out and get a PhD on the topic before going any further).
One question though: I'm about to repot mine, it stands about 2 feet tall/60-70 cm and for a while now it has needed (or so I thought) support to prevent it leaning or falling over. None of your plants that we saw have stakes or other supports. Is the secret to just have enough soil for the roots to counterbalance its top-heaviness, and if so, how do you get to that stage in the time after repotting when the soil is still loose and the roots have yet to spread?
Thanks for any insights you, or other viewers, can provide.
Hey, thank you so much for this great feedback, glad you enjoyed watching the video! Regarding your question, in fact, I also use sticks to support my larger plants. Have a look at the thumbnail of this video. There, you can see that the two larger plants are supported by sticks. I think this is normal for this type of plant at a certain size. I hope this helps! Joachim
I just brought mine home. The person was moving and could not take it with her. The plant is 8 years old and gorgeous. The previous owner was very sad to see it go but I assured her that I would take very good care of it and wow I am so happy to have such a gorgeous mature plant. 🌴🪴🥰
Congratulations on the new plant, I wish you a lot of joy with it! :)
Nice done mate! Good information...
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the informative and entertaining video😊
Thank you, that's great to hear! :)
Getting one soon. They're quite rare here I live, in Norway. My unique Madagascar plant collection is slowly growing
That's great to hear, have a lot of fun with it!
My family owned a large Madagascar Jewel throughout my childhood placed near a south-facing window. I remember being fascinated with the milky white discharge when a leaf was accidentally nicked. I definitely want to raise one again in the future, Danke for the information :)
Thanks for the great comment, glad you enjoyed watching the video! It's impressive how quickly this white discharge appears when the plant is injured. However, be careful with it, as it is poisonous.
Great video, very informative! My dad gave me a madagascar's jewel years ago (my parents have many huge ones at home), and it's one of my favorite plants, so unique and easy to care for. Also, pretty resilient: my apartment is quite cold in the winter, and the poor plant hated it so much that it dropped all leaves last year! I thought it might not even make it, but as soon as the weather turned warmer again, it started growing new leaves really fast, and now it's as lush as last year!
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Valami! I know this behavior from my plants as well. They regularly lose many of their leaves, but then they grow back once it gets warmer. Nothing to worry about, I guess. :) Regards, Joachim
Thank you for this information (and your video was a pleasure to watch!). I just got a small Madagascar Jewel from a friend, who has many seedlings, like you showed too, in pots of other plants. I'll do my best to give this Jewel a good life so it will grow big and old
Thank you so much for the very kind feedback, glad you like the video! All the best for your plant, I'm sure it will grow well :)
Best explained video ❤️
Thank you so much, glad you think so! :)
I just got one from a plant swap today! Looking forward to it growing and eventually replacing my dracaena as my red/green corner tree.
Sounds like a great idea, have fun with the plant! :)
Thanks for your video. I have some Madagaskar Palms too, I really love them! Go on with your videos!
Hey Joachim, thank you so much for the kind words, glad you like my videos! Indeed, Madagascar Jewels are great! By the way, my name is also Joachim :)
Excellent video
Thank you very much, Lorena! That's great to hear! :)
Great video! Love it and prefer long form videos! I just got my first madagascar jewel and hope it looks as great as yours soon ❤ other videos I enjoy the most are repot and chats.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! Actually, I have many long-form videos prepared already, but I want to wait a bit longer to show the growth of the plants over a longer period of time. I'll keep you updated! :)
OK, nice video! Have you ever grow it outdoors in summer?
Thanks for the kind words! Usually, I keep mine inside, but it's possible to put them outside in summer.
Thanks for the video, very nice and informative :)
I have a question and I am just wondering if someone knows.. Do they always lose their nice patterns on the leaves? I really love that when they are small but I unfortunately never see it at older plants..
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed watching the video! I don't know if there's a way to keep the patterns, but mine always lose them once they grow bigger. Let me know if you find a way to do this, I'm also curious now :)
Great video and advice. Thanks!
That's great to hear, thank you so much!
Im so happy to see this great informative video. My sin gave me a seedling about 5 years ago. I love this 2 foot high plant. However, lately the leaves have been turning yellow and falling off usually from the bottom. I cant tell if im watering it too much or not enough. I repotted it and tested it for dryness as you described.
Hey Yvonne, thank you so much for the kind comment, glad you like the video! It's good that you have checked whether the plant is too wet or too dry. However, it's absolutely normal that Madagascar Jewels loose many of their leaves during certain seasons. I had plants that lost all of their leaves, but 2-3. So if your plant looks healthy besides the yellow leaves, I assume there's nothing you have to worry about. I hope that helps! Joachim
Did you move your plant recently or placed an obstacle between the window and the plant? Mine had the same problem because a lack of light. After I gave it a new spot it was happy again and kept it's leaves even during winter :)
Sounds like a good decision! Usually the more light the better, as long as the leaves don't get burned.
Excellent advice. Thanks
Thank you so much Dawn, glad you find it helpful! :)
Great video! Lots of info!!
Thank you so much Barbara, glad you like it! :)
Very informative video. I like how you categorized topics and to the point. I have a question about my Madagascar Jewel. My granddaughter unexpectedly dropped by and thought of pulling off a branch. Fortunately mom was nearby and no sap touched her. Now what to do with the limb? It’s pretty good size 24” or more. First instinct was to let dry off and stick in water? Does it need to reroot? Or can I just stick in dirt and pray it survives?
Thank you so much for the kind comment, glad you liked the video! Regarding your question, I currently do an experiment where I cut off the top of a plant and sticked it into soil (I didn't put it in water before). Until now it seems to be fine, but it's still a bit early to evaluate. I'll publish a video about this in the future. Besides this, I don't have any experience with propagating branches. I hope this helps! Regards, Joachim
tolles video, danke!
Vielen Dank, freut mich, dass es dir gefallen hat! :)
This is the first time I see this plant. Must not be easy to find. I guess I can find it on internet.
Thanks for the kind comment. Yeah, it's actually not so common in regular plant stores, but I also think you should be able to find it online. Maybe you can order some seeds and grow it directly from those seeds. I already saw plenty of seed offers on eBay. Regards, Joachim
@@NatureGlobeCom Thanks🙂🙂🙂
I was just gifted one so this video is perfect timing! Thank you! 💚🪴
You are very welcome! Let me know if you found one online :)
@PattyJoy that's great to hear, glad it's helpful. Thanks for the kind comment! :)
I would like too know if you cut the stalks off could you grow them too?? I have about 15 arms growing off mine.
15 arms sounds impressive! I know that it's possible to cut the arms, but I didn't have success with it yet.
Mine has purple leaf ends where I’m guessing it’s been too close to my heater; it’s also leaning heavily to one side but other than that looks fine. What should I do about those leaves? I moved it away from that spot. I’m also thinking of loosening the soil to move the brown stalky bit to be vertical rather than at a 45 degree angle bc rotating it hasn’t helped it to grow up; should I do that? Also the brown stalky bit (the part below that mane looking stalky bit) has grown with a curly in it; should I cover that with soil when i move it to be upright? My soil is a few years old as well so do you guys think I should take some of the old soil out and put in some newer soil that I have? It’s 5-6 years old btw
Hey Ruth, thanks for the kind comment! Moving your Madagascar Jewel away from the heater was wise. To address the leaning, gently reposition it vertically by loosening the soil around its base, which can also help correct the curl in the stalk. Refreshing part of the old soil with new, well-draining potting mix can provide essential nutrients and improve its overall health. Avoid burying parts of the plant that are not meant to be underground to prevent rot. All the best, Joachim
Hello, great video! Do you know if the seeds are poisonous? I gave a jewel to a friend who has a pet rabbit that might eat the ones that land on the floor. I can't find any info on the seeds, just the sap.
Hey, thank you very much, glad you like the video! Unfortunately, I don't know if the seeds are poisonous either. As you mentioned, most sources focus on the sap, but I haven't found any good sources on the seeds either. Please let me know if you find any good information, I'm curious now too.
@@NatureGlobeCom Will do=) Thanks
Thanks for this video. But do you know if all the Madagascar Jewels gets seeds or do it need to be a female plant?
Hey, thanks for the kind comment, glad you like the video! As far as I know, all Madagascar Jewels can get seeds. In my experience, this usually takes about two years.
Hello, i did happend to move and my Madagaskar jewel 12 years loft all it leafs because it was in a storage for 12 houers in -1C
Do you know If Its all dead then? Ant ideas?
Hey, I don't have any experience with such a situation, but it happened to my Madagascar Jewels several times already that they lost (almost) all their leaves. I assume all you can do is putting it in a nice new spot and hope for the best. Regards, Joachim
I have one that is over 20 yrs old And just recently found out what it was. It was given to me by a friend who also did not know what it was. I need to know when I repot, can I place it deep in the soil? To help it stand more erect?
The base of the stalk with no shoots or leaves is about 2 feet tall
Hey, thanks for the kind comment. When repotting a Madagascar Jewel, it's generally not recommended to bury the stem deeper than it was previously. Doing so can encourage rot and other health issues for the plant. Instead, ensure the plant is well-supported with stakes or a trellis if necessary to help it stand erect. I hope this helps! Joachim
Thank You
You are very welcome!
My plant is 34 years old and about 5 feet tall and really a mess how do I cut the plane so it is more manageable?
Sorry plant
Thanks for the comment. It's possible to cut back the stem of the plant, but this can be risky and might harm it. That's why I usually just let mine grow.
Do they have flowers?
Hey Tracey, yes, Madagascar jewels do have flowers, but they are tiny and not very noticeable. People usually like this plant for its leaves and seeds, not for its flowers.
My leaves are turning yellow
It's normal in winter.
Yes, that's completely normal. At times, my plants lose nearly all their leaves.
Mine rotted 😔
Hey Sarah, that's sad to hear. A Madagascar Jewel can rot due to overwatering, which leads to root rot, or due to insufficient drainage in the potting soil. Additionally, excessively high humidity or fungal infections can also contribute to the rotting of this plant. I hope this helps for your next plant! All the best, Joachim
Höre ich da einen deutschen Akzent? :D
Das ist richtig! :D