Keeping them stable is important because every time you rattle it around, the fragile hair roots break, slowing the root growth. The health of the plant at the time of repotting is a factor too; the healthier the plant, the faster the recovery. I like to use solid wire and rig it around the pot rim to support my repotted jades. It keeps them very solid, even when picking up and moving the pots. Just be patient my friend, it'll come around.

Joe

Joe, I am also having trouble with "wobbly" jade plants. I'm getting ready to prune and transplant (I just got them--you'll see I have a long post about "rescuing my rescue".) But in case you can't bear to read everything I wrote, could you please explain what you mean when you say "solid" wire. I've been trying to figure out how to support the plant(s) once I prune them. Perhaps if you have a photo, you could post it so I can understand just what you're using and your method.

Thanks so much!

Here's a picture of 2 jades I have supported with wire. When I say solid wire, I am referring to single strand copper wire, like that found in electrical cable for house wiring, known commonly as Romex. Being an electrician, naturally I have easy access to any sort of wire, but solid works best, because it is rigid, and bends into any shape you want, versus stranded wire, which is too bendy and loose. Notice how I form gentle hooks in the wire, so as not to damage the trunks or leave marks. On the taller Crosby's compact, I used a contraption made of wire with loops twisted in to provide a place to secure the wires. I have removed some, because it is pretty well stable, so only a couple wires are shown. For the variegated jade, I went the easy route and just taped the support wires on with vinyl tape.

Joe