Jade Plant (Crassula) Not Ficus: Red Stems = Sun Exposure

Identification

Plant thought to be Ficus is actually a jade plant (Crassula ovata). Reddening of new stems is caused by direct sunlight—normal and harmless.

Care

• Prefers afternoon shade for deep green color.
• Bring indoors before frost (not hardy in Minnesota).
• Acclimate gradually in fall.
• Water when soil dry 2 inches down.
• Fertilize monthly with dilute soluble.