The Crassula Ovata, commonly known as the Jade Plant, is an excellent plant featuring waxy, fleshy green leaves that can be grown in both indoor and outdoor spaces. This resilient plant is an easy to grow succulent that is famed to bring luck to your home. It can be pruned to any shape you want. Its low maintenance nature makes it ideal for both homes and offices.
Crassula Ovata
- Soil
Crassula plants need soil that is very well-draining and will do best in sandy, rocky blends formulated especially for succulents. They prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil, but even extreme pH levels rarely kill the plant. Crassula plants will react badly to boggy, wet soils, as their roots can easily rot.
- Water
As a general rule of thumb, succulent plants prefer sparse watering. To avoid overwatering, soak the plant, allow it to drain completely, then wait for the soil to dry out before watering again.
During cooler months, you can reduce watering, as the roots can rot in cold, wet soil. Crassula plants begin actively growing in the spring, so watch for a slight increase in watering needs. When grown indoors, watering should be minimized from late fall through winter, as the plants go semi-dormant during this time.