Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Family: Crassulaceae
Jade Plant grows in bright light to full sun and prefers sandy, sharply drained succulent mix. Water needs: Low; allow soil to dry thoroughly.
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How to Grow Jade Plant
Jade Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright light to full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Low; allow soil to dry thoroughly water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Jade Plant as Usually propagated from leaf or stem cuttings, with planting or establishment depth listed as Not commonly grown from seed. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to mature size.
Plant Overview
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is listed in the Crassulaceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0238
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Jade Plant is listed for bright light to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low; allow soil to dry thoroughly. The database soil reference is Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Bright light to full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, sharply drained succulent mix
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Low; allow soil to dry thoroughly
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from leaf or stem cuttings. Planting-depth guidance: Not commonly grown from seed. Maturity guidance: Several years to mature size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from leaf or stem cuttings
- Seed depth
- Not commonly grown from seed
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to mature size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested by pets
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.