Jade Plant (Crassula ovata): Classic Succulent for Good Fortune

Jade plant (Crassula ovata), also called dollar plant, jade tree, or money tree, is a beloved, long-lived succulent with thick, woody stems and fleshy, oval, glossy green leaves (often with red edges in sun). It is a symbol of prosperity and friendship.

Growth

Slow-growing to 3–6 feet tall indoors (larger in ground in frost-free areas). Mature plants may produce clusters of small, star-shaped white or pink flowers in winter. The trunk becomes thick and gnarled with age, giving a bonsai appearance.

Care

Bright light (some direct sun); well-draining cactus/succulent soil. Water thoroughly but allow to dry completely. Drought-tolerant. Easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings. Minimum temperature 50°F.

Taxonomy

• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Crassula
• Species: ovata
• Synonyms: Crassula argentea, Crassula portulacea