Crassula Ovata – Jade Plant

The Jade Plant, commonly called the Money Plant, is a very popular succulent houseplant and has been found on shelves and bookcases for generations. (Not to be confused with the Money Tree, which is the common name for Pachira aquatica).

Once established as a mature plant, it forms a miniature tree like structure, with a thick trunk and branches. Leaves are thick, fleshy and opal shaped in a deep, glossy jade green, sometimes with a red tinge at the leaf edge. New growth starts on stems that have the same colour and texture as the leaves, but this hardens into a brown, woody stem in time.

They are very easy to care for, provided they have plenty of light. As they store water in their fleshy leaves, they do not require a lot of attention.

Horty Hints

Fast and furious! Ensure your Crassula ovata has fast-draining soil as it will grow increasingly unhappy if left sitting in excess water.

Sitting pretty! Pop your Crassula ovata on a windowsill or in a similarly brightly lit location so it can reap the full benefits of all that sunshine!

Pruned? If the leaves of your Crassula are beginning to thin, droop or wrinkle, it may be underwatered. However, make sure to allow enough time for the soil to dry out between waterings.

Light

Crassula ovata prefers bright, indirect sunlight, though a few hours of direct sunlight a day would not go amiss. It will tolerate some degree of shade but may appear less full and vibrant.

Watering

Jade Plants like to be well watered. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again to avoid overwatering. Crassula do not like having their roots sitting in water.

Temperature

This plant will do well in average household temperatures: between 15-24°C. Make sure your Jade Plant does not drop below 10°C.

Humidity

Crassula ovata prefer normal home humidity. They will tolerate higher levels of humidity and don’t mind being misted but this is not required.

Feed

A weak solution of liquid fertiliser once a month or so.

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Height & Growth Rate

Jade Plants have been known to reach dizzying heights. Some even standing at 2m tall! They are slow-growing, however, so it may take years, if not decades, to achieve such splendour.

Toxicity

This Jade Plant is known to be poisonous to pets, therefore keep away from animals.

Origin

Crassula ovata is native to South Africa and Mozambique.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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