scientific name for jade plant Jade (Crassula ovata) – Baton Rouge Succulent Co

scientific name for jade plant Jade (Crassula ovata) – Baton Rouge Succulent CoJade is arguably the most classic succulent variety, and its one of the few succulents that can adapt and thrive indoors in a bright window making a gorgeous houseplant. This succulent is evergreen with thick, plump, coin shaped leaves that are deep green with a shiny smooth texture. Tinges of red will color the edges of the leaf in high sun. The main branches of a mature plant become reddish brown and slightly woody in texture. Available in a 6" pot

Jade is arguably the most classic succulent variety, and it’s one of the few succulents that can adapt and thrive indoors in a bright window making a gorgeous houseplant. This succulent is evergreen with thick, plump, coin shaped leaves that are deep green with a shiny smooth texture. Tinges of red will color the edges of the leaf in high sun. The main branches of a mature plant become reddish-brown and slightly woody in texture. Available in a 6" pot
>>Fun fact: Jade is commonly known as a lucky plant or money plant and is the most popular houseplant grown worldwide!

Light: Very bright filtered light to direct morning sun
Water: Saturate once the soil has dried out completely: Approx every 2 weeks
Soil: Well draining potting mix. Additives could include perlite
Bloom: Mature plants will make small white or pink star-shaped flowers in winter
Propagate: Place a stem cutting directly into soil and water after 2 weeks. Remove a single leaf and put on bright windowsill, once roots and rosette form, plant in soil.

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