Repotting a Jade Plant: Divide or Keep Together?

To Split or Not to Split a Multi-Stem Jade

Pam has a small jade with 7 stems in a 4-inch pot, hard soil that drains instantly. She read to keep only 3 stems per pot.

No stem-count rule – single stems or dozens per pot are fine. "Competition" is a myth.
Dividing is risky – can lose all divisions. If determined: slice wet root ball between stems with sharp knife, pot each in smallest fitting pot, minimal new soil.
Better: keep together – move to 5–6 inch pot if tired of frequent watering. Loosen outer roots, keep root ball ½ inch below rim, no soil on top. Water from top, let pool and seep.
After up-potting: Let soil dry between waterings—added soil holds moisture longer.

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