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Jade Plant: How to Grow and Care with Success

Crassula ovata, Crassula arborescens


What is Jade Plant?

Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a popular succulent known for its fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and easy-care nature. It is native to South Africa and is often grown as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens in warmer climates. 

Description: Jade Plants have thick, woody stems that become more tree-like as they mature. When exposed to bright light, the leaves are shiny, deep green, and fleshy, with reddish edges. The plant's overall appearance is reminiscent of a miniature tree.

Growth habit: Jade Plants are slow-growing succulents with a branching, upright growth habit. 

Size: Mature Jade Plants can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) indoors and up to 10 feet (3 meters) outdoors, depending on the growing conditions.

Flowers: Jade Plants produce small, star-shaped flowers, usually in clusters. The flowers are typically white or pale pink.

Blooming season: Jade Plants typically bloom during the winter months, although not all plants will bloom every year.

Hardiness: Jade Plants are not frost-tolerant and are best suited for USDA hardiness zones 10 and 12. In colder climates, they can be grown as houseplants or moved indoors during the winter.

Uses: Jade Plants are commonly grown as ornamental houseplants or in outdoor succulent gardens in warmer climates. 

Toxicity: Jade Plant is considered toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Keep the plant out of reach of children and pets.

Deer and rabbit resistance: Jade Plants are generally not favored by deer or rabbits due to their thick, succulent leaves.

Guide Information

Hardiness 10 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Cactus - Succulents
Plant Family Crassula
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 10 - 12
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Cactus - Succulents
Plant Family Crassula
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Compare All Crassula Great Plant Combination Ideas with Crassula Guides with Crassula

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