When you buy Jade plants from the nurseries, they often give you a pot with multiple small plants in it.
Well, there is are a couple of reasons why they plant them in such arrangements.
Firstly, these succulents look beautiful in small pots.
The other thing is it gives you hope that at least some of them will survive for a long period, especially if you are growing them for the first time.
But is this the right approach to grow your Jade plant?
Should you continue to grow them in a small pot?
In the following guide, I have tried to answer all these questions with some insightful details.
So, let’s check it out!
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Should You Plant Multiple Jade Plants In One Pot?
There is no problem with having multiple plants in a single pot.
As long as the plants are doing fine, you don’t have to worry about it.
However, the Jade plants like to get root bound.
It’s a relatively fast-growing plant and can take up all the space in the pot pretty quickly.
In case you don’t know, it can also turn into a tree if you allow it to grow in a bigger space.
So, you need to plan on how you want to grow this succulent in your home garden.
If you only wish to grow it in a small container, you can make the necessary arrangements accordingly.
On the other hand, you will probably think about growing one plant in the pot if you want to grow it into a tree-like structure.
In the next section, I have shared a few tips that can help in how you want to go about the whole Jade plant arrangement in the pot.
Tips To Manage Multiple Jade Plants In One Pot
Here’s what you need to know for planting multiple Jade plants –
1. Check The Root System
Before you think of going ahead with this process, you should check the root system of each plant.
If the roots of the plant have grown a lot, you can trim some of them.
It will prevent the plant from getting rootbound quickly.
You should also perform a thorough inspection if you wish to separate the existing plants from the pot.
This will allow you to understand more about the plants that need to be kept or removed from this pot.
Along with this, you will get to know about the condition of roots.
And if there is a problem with them, you can fix it immediately.
So, as you can see, there are many benefits of this step.
It might seem like a tedious task, but you shouldn’t neglect it.
2. Get A Bigger Pot
Since the Jade plants get rootbound easily, it’s better to have a bigger pot for your multiple plants.
This will help in providing enough space for the roots to spread in the soil, and the plants will continue to thrive in the pot.
While selecting the pot, you can go for a terracotta pot or plastic pot, depending on your requirement.
You may also choose marble pots, though it needs more care and attention.
Overall, it might not be an ideal choice, as these pots are heavier than regular planters.
You will always struggle to move it around whenever you wish to change the location for better sunlight.
On top of that, these pots should also have a few drainage holes so that the excess water can leach out from the pot.
Usually, the marble ones don’t come with drainage holes.
So, you will have to keep that in mind as well.
3. Select 2-3 Jade Plants For Repotting
That’s the ideal number for the plants that you can grow in a single pot.
Of course, you can add a couple of more plants to the pot, but it won’t be a great idea.
These plants will take over the available space in quick time, and you will have to think about the repotting again.
Hence, it makes sense to select fewer plants that can grow well together.
4. Try To Plant New Jade Plants Together
The other thing you need to remember here is to select the plants that are similar in size and age.
Moreover, these plants should not be old because the older plants will require more resources in the pot.
Try to get new plants that will grow slowly in a small pot.
Also, it is easier to manage small plants in the beginning if you want to grow them together.
5. Keep The Plant Container In A Shaded Place
Ideally, you should keep this plant where it can receive bright sunlight.
But if you want to grow multiple plants in one plant, you will have to limit the resources you provide to them.
This should help in preventing vigorous growth in your plants.
More importantly, they will still look beautiful in the small pot for a long time.
So, find a place in your home that receives relatively less light during the day.
Note: If you feel the plants are not growing well, you can always move them to a sunny place.
6. Prune The Unwanted Branches
Pruning is another best practice to keep your plants in shape.
It also helps maintain the growth of your plant, as it allows the plant to produce new branches in the future.
For pruning, you can select the branches that are doing well or leaning downwards.
Also, try to get rid of the branches that are growing inwards.
This way, you can manage the airflow around the plant, which is again quite important in keeping the plant and soil dry.
Meanwhile, the pruning process should only be performed once or twice a year.
Don’t overdo it.
Your plants will need leaves and branches to continue their growth phase.
Apart from that, you should prune the plant before the growing season.
Do not prune it before the winter season.
7. Maintain Humidity Levels
When you plant too many plants in one planter, it can easily create congestion.
Often, it leads to a lack of airflow between the branches and inner stem of the plant.
Although you can manage this issue with pruning, you should also consider placing the plant in an airy location.
You can also use a dehumidifier during the summers and spring seasons if it gets really humid in your place.
Avoid misting the Jade plant during such a period.
8. Fertilize The Plants
As you already know, the problem with having multiple Jade plants in a pot is they will require more resources.
At some point, their requirement will reach so high that there won’t be enough resources for each plant.
To avoid this type of situation, you should fertilize the plant.
In fact, you should add some fertilizer at the time of arranging the plants in the pot.
This will help maintain the growth rate and prevent any external issues that may pop up due to weaker plants.
In the end, these are the few things that can help in managing multiple Jade plants in the same pot.
You can also use these suggestions for the arrangement of any other varieties of plants.
As for taking care of the plants, there isn’t much difference to the whole process.
The only concerning factor is humidity, which can increase the plant’s probability of catching fungus and bugs issues.
But these things can be managed through regular inspection and general gardening practices.
Now, let’s check out the FAQs related to this topic.
FAQs
First thing, you will have to consider the type of pot you want to use for this type of arrangement.
If you want to keep it small, make sure you choose the plants appropriately.
As for the number of plants, you shouldn’t have more than 2-3 plants in the same pot.
However, you can still plant up to 5 plants in the same pot if their size is relatively small.
If you are a bit confused, you can also draw a basic layout on the paper.
It will give you a much better idea of how you should arrange the plants in the pot.
For other guidelines, you can refer to the suggestions shared in this guide.
Yes, you can have more Jade plants in a pot, but you shouldn’t plant full-grown plants together.
They will compete for the same resource, and it will be challenging to separate them later.
If the plants have outgrown the container, you must separate them.
It should be done immediately, as it will be a huge task to separate the intermingled roots.
You can select a terracotta pot for the Jade plant.
Alternatively, it does well in plastic pots too.
While selecting the pot, you should ensure that there are a few drainage holes at the bottom.
You can place it in a room that offers bright sunlight and decent ventilation.
Both these factors are crucial in maintaining the growth of your plant.
Over To You
It’s always fun to grow multiple plants in the same container, but you need to understand the limitations of this gardening practice.
In most cases, the plants will outgrow the existing pot at some point.
Therefore, you will have to make the necessary arrangements accordingly.
Now, if you have any further questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments below.
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Thank you. I now can decide to put both jade plants back together in a bigger drainage plastic pot with new mixes soil.
Yup, you can surely grow multiple Jade plants together, and they look really pretty in a single pot.