Crassula ovata - Jade Tree / Money Plant

Crassula ovata, commonly known as Jade Tree or Money Plant, is one of the most popular indoor succulents, valued for its thick, fleshy, glossy leaves in a deep green color. In good light, the leaf edges may take on reddish hues, making the plant even more decorative.

As it matures, the stems become thick and woody, and the plant takes on the appearance of a small tree. It can be kept compact with regular pruning or shaped in an informal bonsai style.

🌵 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Crassula ovata
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Common names: Jade Tree, Money Plant, Jade Plant
• Plant type: perennial succulent
• Growth habit: shrubby, well-branched
• Leaves: thick, fleshy, oval, and glossy
• Color: deep green, sometimes with reddish edges
• Stems: fleshy when young, then gradually becoming woody
• Growth: slow to moderate
• Flowering: mature specimens may produce clusters of small, star-shaped, pinkish-white flowers in favorable conditions
• Use: houseplant, decorative pots, succulent collections, informal bonsai styling

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers very bright light and can benefit from a few hours of direct sun, with gradual acclimation
• Watering: sparingly; allow the substrate to dry out thoroughly between waterings
• Substrate: Very airy and well-draining
• Humidity: Adapts very well to dry indoor air
• Temperature: Prefers approximately 18-28°C during the active growing period
• Winter: Watering should be reduced significantly, especially if the plant is kept in a cooler space
• Fertilizing: Lightly, in spring and summer
• Pruning: Tolerates pruning very well and can be shaped to create a compact, branching form
• Cold resistance: Not frost-resistant; when potted, protection from very low temperatures is recommended

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Substrate for Cacti, Succulents & Adenium, an airy, well-draining mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and good root aeration.

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✨ What makes it special

• Thick, glossy, highly decorative leaves
• Takes on the appearance of a miniature tree as it matures
• Requires little water
• Tolerates pruning and shaping very well
• Suitable for informal bonsai
• May develop reddish edges in good light
• Long-lived and easy to care for
• Decorative all year round

📌 Note" The plant's shape, degree of branching, leaf size, and intensity of reddish hues may naturally vary depending on age, light, and growing conditions. The leaves and stems may have small scars, dry spots, growth marks, or cosmetic imperfections resulting from handling or transport. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 25-30 cm