Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
- Bright light
- Easy care
What arrives
- Your Jade Plant
- Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
- Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.
- If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
- From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
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Care guide
Looking after your Jade Plant
Light
Bright light, including some direct sun.
Water
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level
Easy
Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.
Pot size guide
How big is each size?
Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.
- 3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
- 4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
About this plant
The jade plant grows plump, glossy, oval leaves on thick stems that thicken over time into a miniature tree. In strong light the leaf edges can blush red. It is one of the longest lived houseplants and is often passed down through families.
Give it bright light, ideally with a few hours of direct sun. Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry and let it drain; wrinkled leaves mean it is thirsty, soft ones mean too much water. A gritty cactus mix and a heavy pot help keep it upright as it grows.
It grows slowly and can be pruned and shaped like a bonsai. Leaves and cuttings root easily, so one jade can become many.
The ASPCA lists the jade plant (Crassula) as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
Good to know
Questions about the Jade Plant
How much light does the Jade Plant need?
Bright light, including some direct sun.
How often should I water the Jade Plant?
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Is the Jade Plant toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Which size should I choose?
Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3" and 4" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.
Do you ship plants in winter?
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.
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