So, I have had this Jade for about 9 years and it was not really taken care of because of me not knowing really how too. But for the last couple of years I have learned more on succulent care and as the photo's show the top is now more compact and even branching some but what to do with those legs!! should I cut the tops off and start over or just let it keep going (It has to be supported now so I am not sure if it gets taller if I will be able to) I need to change the soil to a better mix regardless and this spring would like to know what direction would be best to take.



I did start a new one from a leaf so that I would hopefully have a Jade that would grow more correctly. And then I can just possibly make 4 or 5 new plants from the mother plant and give them to friends or something.



Thanks Bill

Jades are very forgiving plants. You can cut it down to any height - the stem will grow new branches. Then start all the plants you want from the prunings.

Thanks Daisy

I agree with Daisyl, do what you want with it. Let it continue growing, or chop it back.

Yes, as you like. I usually prefer to restart plants in this family from a cutting every so often. That allows me to provide all new soil without having to bare root, and it seems a fresh start is often rejuvenating for the plant.

Hello @billwbh, if those were mine, this Spring, I would unpot it and put each plant to its own small container with drain holes and well draining, gritty media.

Jades are indeed quite forgiving, and once given better light access as well, it may also manage to grow more branches from the nodes of the exposed stem/trunk.

It is good timing to repot..as we are now nearing Spring too.

Usually when they are still young like that, I only put 1 or 2 stems...so easy for this plant to grow branches/go taller as it seeks more sun, making the container a tight fit...so if I can, I prefer to use shallow but wide mouth containers. Its root system remains small and shallow growing anyways.

It would be to your preferred choice if you want to cut it down a bit, but to me its height and span is still okay.