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Jade Plant care

Crassula ovata

The Jade Plant is a popular succulent known for its thick, woody stems and fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. It is widely grown in Indian homes as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Jade Plant

Light

Full sun

Place it in a spot that receives at least four to six hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its compact shape.

Water

About every 16 days. Check the soil first.

Water only when the top two inches of soil feel completely dry to the touch, as this plant stores water in its leaves.

Temperature

Happy between 10°C and 35°C.

Pets

Not safe for pets

The leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, potentially causing vomiting or lethargy.

Soil and pot

Well-draining cactus mix

Terracotta with drainage holes

What usually goes wrong

  • Root rot
  • Mealybugs
  • Leaf drop
  • Sunburn

See plant problems for what to do.

Care guide

A slow-growing succulent that wants at least a few hours of direct sun daily and a pot with real drainage. Shriveled leaves mean underwatering; soft, translucent ones mean the opposite.

Is your Jade Plant doing okay?

Take a photo in daylight and get a plain answer in under a minute. Your first scan needs no account.