Jade plants have thick, oval-shaped leaves that are a vibrant green color and can have a glossy appearance. The leaves grow in pairs and can sometimes develop a red or pink tinge on the edges when exposed to direct sunlight. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and wide, but it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. Jade plants are known for their resilience and low-maintenance nature, making them popular indoor plants. They can survive in a range of lighting conditions and are drought-tolerant, meaning they don't need to be watered frequently.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Crassula Argentin
- Common Name: Jade Plant, Money Plant
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native Range: South Africa
Ed's Care Guide
- Care: Easy
- Light: Prefers bright, especially to maintain red tips
- Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering. Is drought tolerant
- Humidity: Can tolerate average home humidity
- Temperature: 45-90F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves and control growth.
- Feeding: Fertilize as needed during spring and summer
- Propagation: Stem or leaf cuttings
- Growth: Slow growing
- Pests: Look out for mealy bugs
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets