Jade Plant, from the Crassulaceae of plants, is a type of Cacti that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Cacti to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
What is the best way to repot your Jade Plant?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Jade Plant, just like you would repot your Hedgehog Cactus as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Jade Plant loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Jade Plant by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Jade Plant is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Jade Plant
Patience is key when extracting your Jade Plant from the pot. Depending on the age of the Jade Plant, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Jade Plant for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Jade Plant from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-drained soil and allow your Jade Plant to flourish.
How to care for Jade Plant
After the repotting process for Jade Plant is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What other names does Jade Plant have?
Jade Plant Crassula or Crassula spp. are all other names you may have heard your Jade Plant be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Frizzle Sizzle |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Alyssum |
What kind of plant is Jade Plant?
To take care of your Jade Plant in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Cacti in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Crassulaceae that is toxic to pets .
Should you grow your repotted Jade Plant in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Jade Plant will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (10–12 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Africa). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Jade Plant or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Once the repotting process is done for your Jade Plant, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Jade Plant which is 10–12 (USDA). Jade Plant are native to Africa. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Jade Plant, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow Varies by species. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
When can you expect your repotted Jade Plant to bloom?
Achieving the desired height of Varies by species which is what you can expect after the right care for your Jade Plant should also come with Varies by species blooms at Spring, summer time. Check out Hens And Chicks for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.