Crassula Ovata plant is a popular succulent that resembles a tiny tree with its fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and thick, woody stems. It is undemanding and easily grown. In Asian cultures, they form a popular part of feng shui and are believed to be a symbol of good luck.
General
The Jade Plant is easy to grow, and can reach heights of up to 3?6 feet.They are a popular housewarming gift.Sunlight
Watering
The Jade Plant grows best in indirect sunlight. Young plants grow best when they receive occasional direct sunlight for at least 4 hours.Your Plant requires a temperature of no less than 7 C or their health may start to decline. Hence, you must keep your plant indoors during the winter season.Soil
Water your Jade Plant only when the 2 inches of the topsoil is dry to touch. You must water them twice every week during the summers and once every week during the winters.Your Plant does not prefer an environment with high humidity, and hence, you should not consider keeping them in your bathroom or kitchen area.Fertilizer
Your Jade Plant grows well in well-draining, aerated, and fertile soil with a slightly high pH of about 5-6.5.Toxicity
The Jade Plant is not a heavy feeder but regular feeding will boost its growth. You can use any slow-release fertilizer of 20-20-20 NPK Ratio for your plant to fertilize them once every month in the summer season.However, during the winter season, you must withhold any fertilizer use as it is the natural resting period for your plants.Additional Care
Your Jade plant is mildly toxic for humans upon ingestion, causing minor symptoms like headache, diarrhea, and vomiting. However, they are extremely toxic for horses, cats, and dogs upon ingestion.Troubleshooting
You should prune your Jade Plant once every month by clipping odd the dead and dry leaves and twigs from the plant to maintain its beautiful appearance and to prevent it from becoming leggy.Make sure that you are using a terracotta or mud pot that won't trap water inside it because its roots are prone to rot.You should repot your plant once every year in a pot that is longer than a size bigger than the current pot to help your plant grow the best during the spring or summer season. You must use a new potting mix for your plant then.
