Nana,

I'd unpot it, knock off as much of the old wet soil as possible, and set it aside unpotted for a few days until the rootball dries out. It won't hurt it a bit. When the rootball is starting to dry out, pot it into a clay pot just a bit bigger than the rootball, and surround it with new soil that has good drainage. Don't water the new soil. Continue to let it dry awhile. Jades are very resiliant, so don't worry - it will be fine. Good luck with your new find!

Denise in Omaha

When you unpot it, check for and remove any rotting roots.

If you go with a purchased cacti/succulent soil mix, also buy some perlite and some small gravel. I use only about 25 percent of the soil mix, and equal amounts of the rest.

blutarski,
Im glad you mentioned this.. I have had to repot my jade that I didnt really want to, but forced myself to do it. I had repotted it in Dec. its first time in about 7 years.. I was having problems with drainage.. I dont think I rinsed the perlite good enough (around here, all you can find is the very small fine stuff).. so I saw you spoke of cutting off rotting roots.. How can I tell whats rotten and not.. none of them feel mushy and Im letting it dry out overnight before it goes back into the pot.. (Same pot; new mix)
Thanks so much,
Christina