For this reason, you might want to know how to repot your jade plant for the best chance of success, and this couldn't be ...

When my jade first bloomed three years ago ... the last time in 2008. Repotting such a large and heavy plant calls for some ingenuity in the form of a come-along or a block and tackle.

Read our privacy notice. The jade plant is native to South Africa, and is recognisable by its fat, fleshy round or oval green leaves, often tipped with hints of red and sometimes yellow.

Your jade plant isn’t picky about soil ... Young plants can wait two to three years between repotting sessions, while mature ones can luxuriate in the same spot for up to five years.

Root rot: Be careful not to overwater your jade plant, as they are susceptible to root rot. If you notice soggy soil or soft, squishy leaves (a telltale sign of overwatering), you should repot ...

Potting soil should be light, one that allows for good drainage. Repot a jade plant only when the plant outgrows its pot, becomes top heavy and begins to topple. When it reaches that size ...

Jade plants are naturally inclined to grow as bushes ... Once the plant has grown as big as you want it, repot it every year in late winter or early spring, pruning back its roots and shoots.