জেড প্ল্যান্ট

Classic Feng Shui plant. Develops a tree-like form with age. Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) is a long-lived succulent native to South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape) and Mozambique. Features thick, fleshy, oval leaves with red edges in bright light, and stout brown trunks that develop a bonsai-like appearance over time. Can live up to 100 years with proper care. Produces clusters of star-shaped white to pink flowers in winter when mature and exposed to cool, dry conditions. Extremely easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings. Popular as a money plant / friendship tree in Feng Shui for attracting prosperity.

# Care Instructions - **Light**: Place in bright indirect light or partial shade. - **Watering**: Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. - **Soil**: Use a well-draining potting mix with slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5). - **Pruning**: Remove dead leaves and stems as needed.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Jade Plant 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Extremely well-draining gritty mix (50% pumice/perlite, 25% coarse river sand, 25% organic loam); pH 6.0–7.2. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Pairs wonderfully with drought-tolerant companion plants and complementary succulents & cacti varieties.

Origin Country

South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape) and Mozambique

Climate Zone

USDA 11-12 (Zone 10 with protection)

Alternative Names

Lucky Plant, Money Plant, Money Tree, Friendship Tree, Jade Tree, Friendship Plant

Plant Age

Mature plants flower (several years); cuttings root in 2-4 weeks

Pot Size

Shallow containers; repot every 2-3 years or when top-heavy

Mature Height

2-3 ft

Mature Width

3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Mix

Cactus mix

Germination

Not typically grown from seed (propagated by leaf/stem cuttings)

Blooming Season

Winter (rarely blooms indoors); triggered by short days, cool nights (~55°F), and dry spell

Fruiting Season

Small capsules with seeds after flowering (rarely in cultivation)

Flower Color

White to pink, star-shaped

Fruit Color

Small capsules (not ornamental)

Yield / Year

Year-round medicinal gel and ornamental rosette offsets

Lifespan

Up to 100 years with proper care; very long-lived

Rootstock

Grown from leaf or stem cuttings (easily roots in soil or water)

Toxicity Info

TOXIC to pets (cats, dogs, horses) - causes vomiting, depression, incoordination. Mildly toxic to humans - sap can cause dermatitis/skin irritation.