How To Care For A Jade Plant | The Old Farmer's Almanac

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If plants had a “most likely to live forever” award, the jade plant would win hands down. This glossy, tree-like succulent can outlive generations (and forgets nothing—especially when you overwater it). Whether you’re looking to keep your jade lush and happy or to clone it into a small forest of mini jades, here’s how to make sure your green companion thrives for years to come.

About Jade Plants

With their thick, woody stems and oval-shaped leaves, jade plants have a miniature, tree-like appearance that makes them very appealing for decorative houseplants. They live for a very long time, are often passed down from generation to generation, and reach heights of 3 feet or more when grown indoors.

Jade plants adapt well to most homes’ warm, dry conditions. Keeping the plant watered during the growing season (spring, summer) and drier during the dormant season (fall, winter) is essential. However, even during the growing season, the soil should be allowed to dry out thoroughly between waterings, as jade is very susceptible to rot.

Jade plants may be grown outdoors as landscape plants in areas with a mild, dry climate year-round (typically Zone 10 and warmer). They are very susceptible to cold damage, so in locations where temperatures get to freezing or below, it’s best to grow jade in containers and take them indoors when it gets below 50°F (10°C).

Jade plants also make fantastic bonsai! Learn all about the process.

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