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jade plant

jade plant

Crassula ovata

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 11aZone 12b

A succulent shrub with thick, fleshy oval leaves that are green with reddish edges when stressed. It produces delicate pink or white star-shaped flowers in spring and is extremely drought-tolerant once established.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 11aZone 12b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 11a to Zone 12b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

medicinaledible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting