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Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Other known names: Money plant

A woody succulent that can become a miniature tree.

Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.

LightVery bright with gentle direct sunWaterSoak, then allow to dryDifficultyBeginnerSafetyToxic

Toxic. Toxic to pets

Care

Light
Very bright with gentle direct sun
Water
Soak, then allow to dry
Growing medium
Gritty mineral-rich succulent mix
Feeding
Low-nitrogen feed sparingly during active growth
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low

Observe the plant and growing medium before acting. A reminder is a prompt to check, not an automatic instruction to water.

Characteristics

A woody succulent that can become a miniature tree.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Crassula ovata
Plant group
Succulents
Other known names
Money plant
Safety
Toxic
Toxic to pets

Growth

Growth habit
Water-storing rosette, trailer, or shrub
Native range
Arid and seasonally dry regions worldwide
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low
Difficulty
Beginner

Propagation

Leaf, stem, offset, or division by species

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

Jade Plant is recorded botanically as Crassula ovata. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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