🪴 Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Family: Crassulaceae
Native to: South Africa
Light: Bright direct to indirect
Water: Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty: ⭐ Beginner
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets

Care Summary

Jade Plant is a succulent tree with thick rounded leaves. Extremely low maintenance and long-lived.

Light Requirements

Best light: Bright direct to indirect. Adjust based on leaf response - pale or leggy growth means too little light, scorched leaves mean too much.

Watering

Frequency: Every 2-3 weeks. Always check soil moisture before watering. Overwatering is the #1 killer of houseplants.

Toxicity

Mildly toxic to pets. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

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