Houseplants
Jade Plant: Care Guide for the Lucky Crassula Ovata
Crassula ovata
Jade Plant care: long-lived Crassula Ovata succulent with glossy fleshy leaves. Loves full sun, minimal watering, symbol of good luck.
Characteristics
Scientific nameCrassula ovata
Height50-200 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soildrenante per cactacee
Toxicitylievemente tossica
Growthlenta
Temperature10-30 °C
FloweringDec, Jan, Feb
IrrigationWater every 2-3 weeks in summer and once a month in winter: jade plants hate standing water.
The Jade Plant, or Crassula Ovata, is a long-lived succulent considered a lucky charm, with glossy fleshy leaves. It loves full sun, well-draining cactus soil and very infrequent watering. Slow to grow, it can live for decades and reach 2 metres tall.
Flowering season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: drenante per cactacee. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Leaves
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
FAQ
Why is my Jade Plant dropping leaves?
Leaf drop is almost always caused by overwatering or sudden position changes: let the soil dry out fully between waterings.
How do you prune a Jade Plant?
Prune in spring by cutting back the longest branches: the cuts encourage branching and keep a harmonious tree-like shape.
