Jade plant
Crassula ovata
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How to care
Crassula ovata, commonly known as the jade plant, is a popular succulent houseplant known for its thick, fleshy leaves and tree-like appearance. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and can tolerate some direct sun. This plant is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for those who may forget to water regularly. It prefers well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry out between waterings.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 1.5 m – 2.5 m
- Spread
- 1 m – 1.5 m
- Years
- 5 – 10
Preferred soil
Loam
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9a
-6.7°C – -3.9°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
- Succulent
Flowers
- Showy
- Pink
- White
Toxic to
- Whole plantCatsModerate · Ingestion
- Whole plantDogsModerate · Ingestion
- Whole plantHumansMild · Ingestion
- Whole plantHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Lucky plant
- Money plant
- Money tree
Botanical Synonyms
- Crassula portulacea
Taxonomy
- Order
- Saxifragales
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Crassula