Hello Jade Lovers,
It has been 2 years and it is time to change the soil.
Do you know when it is time to change the soil and/or replace the pot?
Smell Smell Smell and touch.
Smell the soil- if it does not smell like the real soil aka Manure-like aroma(follow your nose), then it is time to change the soil. In wine, we called it the “terroir”
Touch: It feels so good playing the soil with your hands. I love love love to to dig/hold/caress a good lump of clean moist dark rich -a little bit of gritty soil.
When you are going to change the soil in the pot, do not water it for a couple of days. You want the soil to be a little dry. When the soil is dry, feel it–if it feels like sandy, then you know it is time to change the soil. It shows that it has run out of the nutrients.
If you look at the pictures, I do not use any shovels or the digger. All I needed was a spoon like tool(or a big spoon) , a bucket and a tarp to prevent dirt from getting into the clean carpet.
Now- start digging with your hands. Remember when we were kids, we play on beach, oh yea- it brings back good memories of building sand castles.
When you are digging the soil with your hands, feel the soil, feel the roots-if they are soft and moist, then you got a big problem. It means the roots are rotten-decaying- and the soil is infected with “cancer”
Slowly and gently, scoop the soil out of the pot and put in the bucket. With that big of the jade plant I have, it took me like 2 hrs to scoop out the soil as much as I can. Yes,I have someone to hold the jade plant when the soil is quite low in the pot. Yes, the jade plant is heavy but feels so good to hold her-just like holding a nice looking naked body(LMAO)
While I was digging and scooping the soil, I feel the roots. I have to prune some of the roots. Look at the inside of the pot- are they any signs of fungus or white spots or any spots? You can clean the inside of the pot or just replace it with a bigger pot.
When to replace the pot? Common sense tells you that the roots need to grow and explore. It is advisable to use a slightly bigger pot and another good tip is—get wheels!!!
That my biggest regret- I did not have wheels roller underneath the pot. Pretty soon, I need a bigger pot, oh well, when the time comes, I will have to have a pizza party and invite some people over.
After you have scooped out the soil with your hands( yes-hands- forget about manicure for once), doesn’t it feels some kind of accomplishment seeing the dirt in your fingernails???
It is time to shower the jade plant with the good clean “organic” moist soil packed with high nutrients and protein for her to grow bigger and produce more babies.
What kind of soil to use? Well, you can use the any good soil from Home Depot( I do not work for HD but own stocks in them)- I have to get 2 big bags(2 cubic feet) of soil- any clean indoor potting soil is good enough.
**** Do not use any of those fertilizer sticks–it cause more harm than good to your plants. They are detrimental!!! Why you might ask? Well, it is like “OVERFEEDING” DO YOU LIKE TO OVER FEED YOUR KIDS ?
As you know, most pets are sick not because they are underfed, but they are being overFED!!! Look at yourself in the mirror- honey–am I fat??( killer question)
The fresh soil you put in the pot has more than enough nutrients the plants need. Remember– it is patience and lots of love that help the plant or any human being grow.
When you put the new soil in the pot- do not forcefully press the soil, just gently drop the fresh soil and let gravity takes it course. Once a while just gently pack it down.
Wait for a couple of days, then add more soil to the pot.
Do not water the soil as it is already moist out of the bag. Wait for 3-4 days and then give a good through watering.
NOW you are done- doesn’t it feel so good to the smell of fresh soil in the house-Man I love the smell- it brings freshness and aliveness to the plants,house and you.
2 weeks ago, I had to help a couple re-pot their 10yrs old jade plant and took me like a whole day to do it. They even paid me a small fee to do it- but I really enjoyed doing it. The soil has not being changed for 8 yrs and was in pretty bad condition, dry and sandy and worst of all, root decay. Had to cut the roots off.
Now- they are growing happily in the new pot and fresh soil.
Anyway, it took me like 2 days to do all the re-poting as I have about 10+ different kind of jade plants.
I washed down the roots and the leaves.
Since I changed the soil, the jade plant has been growing like crazy.As a matter of fact, all my my jade plants are growing very well and healthy.
Remember jade lovers, Jade Plants are living breathing beings and they will bring you happiness, success, good health and lots of prosperity– Good feng shui and Good Karma to your home and to your family and love ones.
Any questions or you need professional service from me- shoot me an email-chrisgoh@wineinwashington.com or chrisgoh@medicalczar.com aka the Jade Master.
— On Fri, 9/17/10, Sarafina Sarafina wrote:
From: Sarafina Sarafina
Subject: aka the Jade Master.
To: chrisgoh@wineinwashington.com, chrisgoh@medicalczar.com
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:01 PM
Greetings from Canada (Victoria B.C)
I just read how to re-pot my Jade!! I love your plant!! Simply gorgeous!!!
I have a most amazing Jade That is aprox 7 years old… This summer it started going Red in the sun…So beautiful!!!
But now it is starting to droop! And I have noticed on all the limbs it has these tiny little white shoots coming from almost every inch…
Do you know what is happening?
I will be re-potting it this weekend and placing bamboo??? next to some of the limping limbs… Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks for your time Jade Master :o)
— On Fri, 9/17/10, Sarafina Sarafina wrote:
From: Sarafina Sarafina
Subject: aka the Jade Master.
To: chrisgoh@wineinwashington.com, chrisgoh@medicalczar.com
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:01 PM
Greetings from Canada (Victoria B.C)
I just read how to re-pot my Jade!! I love your plant!! Simply gorgeous!!!
I have a most amazing Jade That is aprox 7 years old… This summer it started going Red in the sun…So beautiful!!!
But now it is starting to droop! And I have noticed on all the limbs it has these tiny little white shoots coming from almost every inch…
Do you know what is happening?
I will be re-potting it this weekend and placing bamboo??? next to some of the limping limbs… Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks for your time Jade Master :o)
Hello,
“This summer it started going Red in the sun…So beautiful!!!”
Did you put the jade in the full sun? Of course -that why the leaves turn red. Looks nice but it is “burning”
You have to understand jade plants are succulent. When it is under the sun, it is boiling hot inside.
The plant is undergoing tremendous amount of stress.
Having that said, the only recourse is re-pot, put near the window and not in the direct sunlight.
Lastly, PRAY!!!
regards,
Chris aka the JadeMaster
Hello,
“This summer it started going Red in the sun…So beautiful!!!”
Did you put the jade in the full sun? Of course -that why the leaves turn red. Looks nice but it is “burning”
You have to understand jade plants are succulent. When it is under the sun, it is boiling hot inside.
The plant is undergoing tremendous amount of stress.
Having that said, the only recourse is re-pot, put near the window and not in the direct sunlight.
Lastly, PRAY!!!
regards,
Chris aka the JadeMaster
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Hi there, I wonder if you can help, I have two jade plants like the one shown, and I have really enjoyed growing these plants, they are about two years old. But of all the jades I have seen they are the bushiest, could you tell me why they are not like the usual ones I have seen which are spindly.
Appreciate you taking the time to read this and wonder if you can give me some advice/tips.
Thanks Angie
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Hi there, I wonder if you can help, I have two jade plants like the one shown, and I have really enjoyed growing these plants, they are about two years old. But of all the jades I have seen they are the bushiest, could you tell me why they are not like the usual ones I have seen which are spindly.
Appreciate you taking the time to read this and wonder if you can give me some advice/tips.
Thanks Angie
Hello Angie,
Since it is store bought, they want it to look bushy -so it looks healthy.
What you need to do is cut the sides and leave one or 2 stalks. Plant the rest on the other pots or give them as gifts.
Have a good one.
Chris aka the JadeMaster
Hello Angie,
Since it is store bought, they want it to look bushy -so it looks healthy.
What you need to do is cut the sides and leave one or 2 stalks. Plant the rest on the other pots or give them as gifts.
Have a good one.
Chris aka the JadeMaster
Good morning JadeMaster!
I have had my store-bought Jade for a year now, and I know it’s time to either prune it or repot it, and although I’ve read many many websites on how to go about doing that, I just don’t want to mess it up, and I’m not too sure what they mean by growing another plant from the leaves or roots.
Is there a way I can send you pictures and you tell me what to do?? I absolutely LOVE my jade and I’d be too sad if it was hurt in the process 🙁
Merci!
Véronique
Good morning JadeMaster!
I have had my store-bought Jade for a year now, and I know it’s time to either prune it or repot it, and although I’ve read many many websites on how to go about doing that, I just don’t want to mess it up, and I’m not too sure what they mean by growing another plant from the leaves or roots.
Is there a way I can send you pictures and you tell me what to do?? I absolutely LOVE my jade and I’d be too sad if it was hurt in the process 🙁
Merci!
Véronique
Hi Chrisgoh!
I just read your article on how to repot Jade plant. You have
mentioned that any soil is good for repotting the plant where as I was
told and also have read that I need to use cactus soil. Can you
please resolve me this confusion? I am in Ottawa Canada just so that
you will know our climatic condition here!
Thank you so much.
Ganga
Ganga? that another name of drug or opium
All I use is the big bag of potting soil for indoor /outdoor from Home Depot.
I think the brand name is Eco…something, and it only costs $4.99 for that big huge bag.
I do not use that Miracle growth special potting soil that it says has special plant ingredient fertilizer steroid food that can last 7 mths and blah blah blah..
What the point??
I strongly believe plants are like dogs and human beings. Why do you want to overfeed them?? Do you know most pets are FAT and sick not because they are underfed, but because the owners OVERFEED THEIR own pets. This goes with plants..why OVerfeed them? Let them be.
This goes to humans like you and I—most of us ARE FAT NOT BECAUSE WE ARE HUNGRY, but BECAUSE WE ARE GREEDY. We tend to eat more than our systems can handle.
It is all about slow and steady!!!
IT IS LIKE FORCE FEEDING!!
Hi Chrisgoh!
I just read your article on how to repot Jade plant. You have
mentioned that any soil is good for repotting the plant where as I was
told and also have read that I need to use cactus soil. Can you
please resolve me this confusion? I am in Ottawa Canada just so that
you will know our climatic condition here!
Thank you so much.
Ganga
Ganga? that another name of drug or opium
All I use is the big bag of potting soil for indoor /outdoor from Home Depot.
I think the brand name is Eco…something, and it only costs $4.99 for that big huge bag.
I do not use that Miracle growth special potting soil that it says has special plant ingredient fertilizer steroid food that can last 7 mths and blah blah blah..
What the point??
I strongly believe plants are like dogs and human beings. Why do you want to overfeed them?? Do you know most pets are FAT and sick not because they are underfed, but because the owners OVERFEED THEIR own pets. This goes with plants..why OVerfeed them? Let them be.
This goes to humans like you and I—most of us ARE FAT NOT BECAUSE WE ARE HUNGRY, but BECAUSE WE ARE GREEDY. We tend to eat more than our systems can handle.
It is all about slow and steady!!!
IT IS LIKE FORCE FEEDING!!
hi, i was just giveing a full jade that is 40 years old has 3 big trunks. it seems that it needs a lot of pruning, can you help me thnks
yea just do it, don’t be afraid.
hi, i was just giveing a full jade that is 40 years old has 3 big trunks. it seems that it needs a lot of pruning, can you help me thnks
yea just do it, don’t be afraid.