Common Names: Jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: South Africa
Growth: Bushy/Tree
Light: Bright
Foot Candles: 250+
Water: Keep Moderately Moist
Humidity: Not required
Temperature: 18°C - 24°C
Soil: Well draining
Container: Pot with drainage
Propagation: Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings/droppings
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Very fragile plant. Often drops leaves during transport or repotting. Root rot when overwatered.
Comments: A very popular houseplant due to its low-maintenance. Owners can easily go on vacation without worrying about watering the plant as it can go weeks and sometimes months without water. The plant is available in large and dwarf leaf sizes and can be found variegated as well. Sometimes used as a tropical bonsai, but it is not recommended to wire the branches as they are succulent and could snap easily. Crassula ovata will rarely flower indoors.
Toxicity: Low to Moderate
