'If you want the jade plant to branch out more, pruning helps,' says James from Mayfield Environmental Engineering. 'Cut or pinch back longer stems, especially those that seem too big. This keeps the plant size right and gets it to make new branching growth.'
Steve Chilton seconds the need to maintain regular pruning, and says to focus on removing downward facing branches and stems. You can also encourage your jade plant to branch by giving it plenty of sunlight. 'In the summer, you could place it outside, but make sure to acclimatise it to the sunlight first by starting by keeping it in shade, then increasing the amount of sun,' Steve says.