Jade Plant: care profile
Quick answer
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) thrives when allowed to express its drought-adapted physiology — infrequent but thorough watering when leaf surface wrinkles slightly signals the plant's internal water storage is depleted and roots are seeking moisture.
Start here:
- 1. Perform finger test: insert finger 2-3 inches into soil; if dry, water thoroughly
- 2. Water until excess drains from bottom drainage holes, then empty saucer
care profile for Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) thrives when allowed to express its drought-adapted physiology — infrequent but thorough watering when leaf surface wrinkles slightly signals the plant's internal water storage is depleted and roots are seeking moisture.
How to handle care profile on Jade Plant
- 1
Perform finger test: insert finger 2-3 inches into soil; if dry, water thoroughly
- 2
Water until excess drains from bottom drainage holes, then empty saucer
- 3
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings — typically 2-4 weeks indoors
- 4
Reduce watering in winter (November-February) to once per month
- 5
Use distilled or filtered water; avoid cold water which shocks roots
Ongoing Jade Plant notes
Water only when top 2-3 inches of soil are completely dry and leaves show slight wrinkles. Use terracotta pots with drainage holes and extremely gritty soil mix (50-70% perlite/pumice).