Light
Very bright; introduce strong direct sun gradually.
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Jade plant: bright light and compact healthy growth
Crassula ovata. The fleshy leaves store water, while insufficient light produces weak, stretched growth.
Watering
Water thoroughly only after the mix has dried completely.
Soil
A mineral, fast-draining succulent mix.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
It uses more water in spring and summer. In a cool, dark period, watering may be needed only rarely.
Growth and repotting
Prune during active growth to shape the canopy. A heavy, stable pot supports an older plant.
Plant
A simple care routine for Jade plant
- 1
Provide a very bright position.
- 2
Confirm the mix is fully dry before watering.
- 3
Rotate the plant for a balanced canopy.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Soft, yellowing leaves
- Blackening at the trunk base
- Long gaps between leaves
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and potting mix. Use any interval as a reminder to check the plant, not as an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: NC State Extension: Crassula ovata
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