Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
An evergreen succulent with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped glossy green leaves arranged in opposite pairs along thick woody stems.
- Light
- Full sun to bright indirect light, around 4 to 6 hours daily
- Water
- Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter months.
- Growth
- Perennial evergreen shrub with a tree-like growth habit, reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet indoors and growing at a slow to moderate rate
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight, allow the soil to dry out completely between thorough waterings, and use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun to bright indirect light, around 4 to 6 hours daily
Watering
Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry. Reduce watering significantly during winter months.
Soil
Fast-draining sandy or gritty soil mix specifically formulated for succulents, with a neutral to slightly acidic pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 11, grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions
Growth habit
Perennial evergreen shrub with a tree-like growth habit, reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet indoors and growing at a slow to moderate rate
Bloom season
Late autumn to winter, producing small star-shaped white or pale pink flowers
Propagation
Easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings allowed to callus for a few days before planting in dry, well-draining soil
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot from overwatering, and occasionally troubled by mealybugs or spider mites
Similar species
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush), which has smaller, rounder leaves and thinner, reddish-brown stems