How to Replant Jade Plants

Determine where you will replant your jade plant, either indoors or outside. Replanting a jade plant in either the ground or a pot indoors depends upon your climate. Sunset's Western Landscaping states that the jade plant is a "landscape shrub in mild climates; elsewhere, a potted plant." Unless you are located along the California coast or the tip of Florida, you will most likely want to pot your jade and keep it indoors during winter months to avoid frost.

Select a pot slightly larger than the pot the jade plant is currently in. You can place several plants in the same container or outdoor location to facilitate thick growth.

Prepare soil. Tom Rood, Master Gardener at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, suggests mixing four parts potting soil with one part sand. Soil should drain well. If potting, create a mound of potting soil at the base of the container.

Remove the jade plant from potting container, taking care not to knock off any branches. Gently tap on container if jade plant does not slide out. Dust off extraneous earth from roots.

Place in new potting container on a mound of potting soil, or if planting out-of-doors, place in prepared site. Tamp additional soil lightly into place. Leave room at the top of the container for watering.

Water, keeping track of drainage. Discard any water that has pooled so the plant is not sitting in water. The plant can develop stem rotting diseases if overwatered.