You can check this by literally sticking your finger an inch or so into the soil – if it is dry, water it and if it still feels at all damp, don’t. Water occasionally, only when the soil is really dry. If you over water your Crassula ovata it will lead to root-rot and may kill your plant. They really don’t need very much water – less than most houseplants. How much water should I give my Jade Plant? Introduce it to bright sunlight gradually, over a few weeks.Įnsure you keep it in an adequately airy, uncrowded position, in a free-draining soil or specialist cactus/succulent potting medium. If it does not receive enough light, it may become weak, but you must be mindful of leaf scorch, as if it is exposed to too much light, too quickly, it will suffer from “plant sunburn”. Place it where it will receive plenty of light – a general rule for most Crassulas.
In the UK, grow your Jade Plant indoors, as it will not withstand our winter frosts. This care guide can be applied to the majority of Crassula ovata cultivars and varieties including ‘Lemon & Lime’, ‘Skinny Fingers’, ‘Hobbit’, ‘Hummel’s Sunset’, ‘Minima’, ‘Botany Bay’ and ‘Harbour Lights’. As with the common Jade Plant, it is tree-like in shape and behaves much in the same way, given the same care. My favourite is Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ (the Gollum Jade) which is an intriguing plant with interesting trumpet-like, tube-shaped leaves. There are many different cultivars within this plant genus and species. It is a great choice for creating a Bonsai specimen. Eventually, it can reach over two metre in height - when it really starts to look like a tree or can be kept as a “small tree”. It is evergreen retaining its leaves and colour all year round and can bear panicles of tiny, star-shaped flowers in the winter. 5✬Ĭrassula ovata ‘Jade Plant’ is an interesting plant which starts to look tree-like in shape, as it grows – it has a main leader (trunk), which becomes thicker and “woodier” as it ages. Time to reach ultimate height: 10-15 years.Common names: Jade Plant, Money Plant, Money Tree, Lucky Plant, Friendship Tree.A complete guide for caring for, pruning and propagating all types of Crassula Jade Plants – and knowing the potential pests and disorders it is susceptible to.
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