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title: "Should I repot my jade? I’ve had her for 4.5 years, and she’s been in…"
description: "Should I repot my jade? I’ve had her for 4.5 years, and she’s been in this 6” pot for a couple years. I wouldn’t move up a pot size, I’d just change the soil…"
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# Should I repot my jade? I’ve had her for 4.5 years, and she’s been in…

_Posted by Jessie Stratton Zhou on 2025-07-18_

Should I repot my jade? I’ve had her for 4.5 years, and she’s been in this 6” pot for a couple years.

I wouldn’t move up a pot size, I’d just change the soil as I haven’t done that in a long time.

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## 6 comments

### Adrian commented on 2025-07-18

Repotting it with a fresh cactus mix sounds like a great idea. Jades tend to need repotting a little earlier than other plants, as I’ve found their soil can become hydrophobic in less time, so repotting it once a year is a good idea. I use Espoma’s Organic Cactus and Succulent mix for my jades, but any cactus mix that isn’t Miracle Grow brand should do. I’d avoid Miracle Grow’s soil for your jade as their soils aren’t well-draining enough for this type of plant, even their cactus mix.

#### Amy replied on 2025-07-18

I have found any Miracle Gro soil AT ALL has poor drainage.

#### Jessie Stratton Zhou replied on 2025-07-18

Thank you!

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-07-18

You could just add some new soil to the pot. Also it looks like shes been a little bit over watered.

### Mermaid commented on 2025-07-18

Not a bigger pot but some refreshed soil that goes to the top of the current pot. Soil does break down and loses nutrients over time.

#### Jessie Stratton Zhou replied on 2025-07-18

As I thought! Thank you!

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