Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
- Light
- Bright direct sun; needs at least 4 hours of direct light per day
- Water
- Every 2-4 weeks; let the soil dry completely between waterings
- Soil
- Cactus or succulent mix; sharp drainage essential
- Temperature
- 16-24°C (60-75°F); tolerates down to 10°C / 50°F
- Humidity
- Prefers dry; 30-40% household air is fine
- Growth habit
- Tree-like with thickening woody trunk; very slow
- Mature size
- 60-150 cm (2-5 ft) over decades indoors
- Pet toxicity
- Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested
Watering baseline: ~21 days between waterings, in a 6-inch pot, medium light, spring growth, normal household humidity, and standard potting mix. The full guide's watering estimator adjusts the interval for your specific pot, light, season, humidity, and soil.