repotting jade plant

Repotting Jade Plants

1. Jade plants don't mind being root bound in a small pot. ...
2. Repot young jade plants once every 2 to 3 years to encourage growth. ...
3. Transplant in the early spring, just before the growing season begins.
4. After repotting, don't water the plant for a week or so.

1. What kind of soil does a jade plant need?
2. Do jade plants like small pots?
3. How do you repot a jade money plant?
4. Do jade plants like to be crowded?

What kind of soil does a jade plant need?

The only major soil requirement that jade plants have is that the soil must drain rapidly. The jade plant, native to South Africa, has adapted to thrive in rocky, sandy soils with low fertility. Jade plants do have a tendency to become top-heavy and their shallow roots make them prone to tipping over.

Do jade plants like small pots?

Jade plants (Crassula argentea) are notoriously top-heavy, but they like to be pot-bound in small containers. They grow outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11, but you can also grow them as houseplants.

How do you repot a jade money plant?

Repotting Jade Plants

Gently remove the jade plant from the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any visible cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot.

Do jade plants like to be crowded?

Jade plants need bright light, but should not be exposed to a lot of direct sun (which may cause leaf scorch). ... Jade plants like to be crowded and rarely need to be potted up into larger containers; however it is recommended that you replace the soil every three years.