Did you ever manage to replace your Jade Plant? I have one that survived the winter before last outdoors with minimal protection in zone 6B. We had temps in the low single digits a couple times and the plant survived.
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Great to hear that things are looking up in the plant department! Keep us posted on your progress...I have a feeling this is going to be a story with a happy ending!