Crassula ovata, Jade plant (Small leaf)

Description

 

Common Name	Jade plant
Maximum Reachable Height	Upto 3-5 feet
Bloom Time	Not defined
Difficulty Level	Easy

Planting And Care

Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.

Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

You should remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and throw them in the garbage collector.

You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.

When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size does not provide enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.

While repotting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.

For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Crassula Ovata Care

Crassula ovata flourishes when provided with plenty of sunlight. However, 4-6 hours of sunlight is also sufficient for it. It requires well-drained sandy to loamy soil. Make sure it is well-drained and water is not getting logged in the pot.

Feed any organic fertilizer once in a week or two in diluted form.

Sunlight	Full sun to partial
Watering	Moderate
Soil	Well-drained sandy, loamy
Temperature	Room temperatures of around 60 Degree Fahrenheit to 75 Degree Fahrenheit.
Fertilizer	Use any organic fertilizer

Crassula Ovata Special Feature

This is a small leaf easy to maintain Jade plant.

Crassula Ovata Uses

Ornamental Use:

• Crassula ovata is used widely for ornamental purposes
• People love to keep at window garden with an outdoor garden as well