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Jade

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Crassula ovata, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide.

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Crassula ovata, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide.
Scientific name: Crassula ovata
Height: 3 to 6 feet

Care

Caring for a jade plant is easy, as long as you understand the plant’s basic needs for soil, water, and light. Here are the main care requirements for growing a jade plant:

  • Plant in loose, well-draining soil. A succulent potting mix is the best option.
  • Place in a bright window that receives indirect light; a south-facing or west-facing window works well.
  • Water the plant frequently during the spring and summer to keep the soil moist—but never soggy. In the winter, reduce watering to about once per month.
  • Use a 20-20-20 fertilizer during the growing season to promote robust growth.

Light

Jade plants need a lot of light, at least six hours of bright indirect sunlight per day. The type of light is important since direct sunlight can be too harsh and cause the leaves to shrivel and burn, especially for young jade plants. However, too little light can cause problems too. In low-light conditions, the jade plant will have leggy growth that causes the plant to become weak and topple over—rather than maintaining a full, bushy appearance.To find the best spot to place a jade plant in your home, look for a south-facing window. A west-facing window should also provide enough light.2 A jade plant makes an attractive addition to a kitchen or as living decor in an office. Avoid rooms with limited windows and light exposure, like the bathroom. One way to know that your jade plant is receiving enough light is the development of a red tint along the edges of the oval-shaped leaves. This rosy hue develops when the plant has sufficient sunlight to thrive.

Soil

When choosing a potting mix for your jade plant, a succulent-specific blend is your best bet. Compared to all-purpose potting soil, potting soil for succulents is looser to facilitate draining and prevent moisture retention, which can lead to fungal growth.

The ideal potting soil for a jade plant should be a blend of sand, potting soil, and perlite or pumice. In a pinch, you can add perlite or pumice to potting soil to create more well-draining soil for your jade plant. Another strategy to prevent moisture retention is to pick a terracotta or clay pot since these materials readily absorb water from the soil.

Jade plants require a neutral to slightly acidic pH level—that equates to a range of 7 to 5.5 on the pH scale. When in doubt, you can test the soil pH, but most succulent blend potting mixes will have an acceptable pH level.

Water

The watering needs of a jade plant vary throughout the year. The jade plant grows actively during the spring and summer months and is usually dormant in the winter months. It’s important to pay attention to the needs of the plant since overwatering is one of the quickest ways to kill a succulent. In its native desert climate, this type of plant is used to receiving deep watering followed by a period of drought. So overwatering the succulent introduces more water into the root environment than the plant can handle, creating conditions ripe for root rot.

Water the plant more frequently in the summer because of the increased plant activity and the warmer temperatures. Aim to keep the soil slightly moist but it should not stay wet or saturated. If it does hold water, the soil drainage may not be sufficient. Water again when the soil begins to dry; it’s not necessary to let the soil become bone dry, but you should err on the side of caution when deciding whether or not it’s time to water. Reduce your watering to once monthly in the winter, when the plant enters dormancy.

You can water the jade plant from underneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water. However, you should pour off any excess water after a few minutes. Never let a jade plant sit in water.

Temperature and Humidity

Jade plants prefer average household temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. At night and in the winter, jade plants can handle a cooler environment, down to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, though they should never be kept in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for any prolonged period of time.

When deciding where to place your jade plant, pick a spot that has relatively consistent temperatures. If you put the plant in a location with constantly fluctuating temperatures (like underneath an HVAC duct or in the path of a drafty window or door), you may cause added stress as the plant struggles to adapt to rising and falling temperatures.

Fertilizer

Many people underfeed their succulents during their growing season. For the most successful jade plant, feed it with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the season or weekly with a weak liquid solution. Use a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer at one-quarter strength on mature plants and a fertilizer with less nitrogen on young plants.

Benefits

Jade plants act as a natural air purifier, removing harmful toxins from the indoor air. According to Feng Shui principles, a Jade plant is believed to attract wealth and prosperity while promoting positive energy flow. This plant absorbs CO2 and releases oxygen at night, which makes it a great plant for bedrooms.

Indoor or outdoor?

Though jade plant is grown primarily as a houseplant, it will also thrive outdoors as an evergreen perennial shrub in warmer regions.
Crassula ovata

The jade plant, lucky plant, money plant, or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide.

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