I agree that the diameter of the trunk is not a sign of age. Any number of things might account for this. It might not even have any remnant of an original trunk. Or its growing conditions like root boundness could account for an older plant.
Thank you
I'm looking to just tidy it up. There are some branches crossing over so will start with those then maybe trim it to keep the size down and promote lower branching. Will only find out once I repot
The soil is like concrete and there's no way I can shift it in the slightest. The plant seems to be doing fine apart from what I suspect to be powdery mildew on the leaves. I will treat it regardless and repot it. 
I have taken the affected leaves off. There is some powder flaking off them and falling on the rest of the healthy leaves. It also has mealeybugs.
Either will be fine. The tokoname pots are more durable.
I've been using this Lechuza Pon Soil for P.Afras and have had quite good success with it. Might be worth a shot if you're searching for something. Our climate here is pretty dry, so not sure if it'd be suitable there or not.Will only find out once I repot
Just need to find a good pot for it. Considering different options but I would prefer a shallower wider pot (not too large). I haven't decided whether to go for bonsai soil or cacti soil yet.
I feel like cacti soil would be a safer bet.
I know Pon well. I have a large aroid collection (Philodendrons, anthuriums, monsteras, syngoniums) I'd say 80% of my plants are in pon. Love pon but I find some plants like it more than others. I have never tried pon with a succulent however.I've been using this Lechuza Pon Soil for P.Afras and have had quite good success with it. Might be worth a shot if you're searching for something. Our climate here is pretty dry, so not sure if it'd be suitable there or not.
Those pots you picked out look like they'd be good for the health of the plant
Thanks! Ended up going for the bonsai training pot. I prefer the look of it
It does not seem that uncommon from what I have read. From the pictures I found on the internet it looks like that as well.
Nice jade! Those shriveled leaves can be a sign of rot. I know you said you water pretty infrequently, but if it's too rootbound then maybe it's trapping some water deep inside or maybe just lack of airflow/ oxygen in there. You can just remove the affected leaves with no worries.Hi,
I have acquired this 60 y/o Jade. Largest trunk is 30 cm thickness (15 inch), potentially larger as I can't below the soil. It's VERY pot bound, soil is solid and very poor quality. I think it's suffering and needs to be repotted. Can this be done now?
I have purchased kaizen bonsai soil no2 for other repotting projects. Would this be suitable? Also would a plastic bonsai training pot be okay? How big would it need to be and would it be better in an oval or square pot (It's currently in a 27cm, 13 inch pot ). It very heavy already hence why I was thinking of plastic but opened to other options.
It has not had any bonsai training so I would appreciate any pointers for styling this.
Lastly, I noticed something on the leaves as shown in the pic (ppwdery mildew?). It also has mealybugs which I am currently treating it with provanto bug killer and spot cleaning with 70% alcohol on cottonwool. Would I need to alternate it this with provanto fungicide? Any other remedies?
Again, I have 1 million questions but I appreciate any help
