Jade plant (botanical name – Crassula ovata/Crassula argentea) is a succulent indoor plant that is considered to bring good luck. They find space in people’s homes and offices. Another reason for its popularity is that it is easy to maintain and has a long life. If you are looking at getting a jade plant at home, read on to find out how to take care of it.
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Jade plant: Quick facts
| Scientific name | Crassula argentea (Crassula portulacea) |
| Also known as | Chinese rubber plant |
| Requirements of light | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Less |
| Plant care | Easy |
What are the benefits of a jade plant?
This easy-to-maintain plant is called a good luck plant. Jade plants offer a whole lot of benefits, making them a popular indoor plant.
- Jade plants absorb carbon dioxide at night because of the Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM).
- Owing to the same CAM process, jade plants help increase the humidity of your house.
- Jade plants help remove volatile organic compounds (VOC) that may be present in the form of wall paints and insect repellents.
- Application of jade plant juice on skin can cure warts.
- Jade leaf tea helps fight diabetes.
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Types of jade plants
The different types of jade plant include the following with their pictures on how they look.
Common jade
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Common jade plants have thick green leaves and has pink-white flowers.
Silver dollar jade
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The silver dollar jade plant has silver blue succulent leaves with a lining of burgundy. These are also known as blue buddha bash.
Blue bird Jade
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The leaves of the blue bird jade plant are a mix of green, red, aqua and cream.
Pink jade plant
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The pink jade plant has pink flowers in clusters that cover the plant entirely in winters.
Hobbit jade plant
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Hobbit jade plant has a dwarf structure.
Gollum jade plant
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Leaves of the Gollum jade plant have a tubular shape. They are red at the tips and have flowers that are pink and white, which bloom well in winters.
Hummel’s sunset jade plant
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In winter, the leaves of the Hummel’s sunset jade plant turn from green to gold and red.
Calico Kitten jade plant
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‘Calico Kitten’ jade plant has pinkish cream and lemon edges on grey green leaves which are in the shape of a heart.
How to plant jade plants at home?
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- For planting jade plants, take a pot and make a small hole at the bottom, for the water to drain.
- Place the jade plant in the pot, keeping some distance between the roots and the base of the pot.
- Fill the pot with mud and manure and water it.
- Place the pot in abundant light.
- Prune the jade plant once in a while when you see dry leaves or stems.
- You can keep jade plant cuttings in a pot and allow them to grow. Prune any leaves in the lower half of the cutting before planting it.
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Jade plant care
Mentioned are Jade plant care queries we have tried to answer.
Do jade plants need a lot of sunlight?
Jade plants definitely need light. If it is not possible to place the plant in sunlight, ensure that it at least gets sunlight for four hours a day.
How often do you water a Jade Plant?
- Jade plants hold water in their leaves. Hence, they do not need constant watering.
- Jade plants require just enough water – neither too little nor too much. This means, do not constantly water the plant as the roots can start to rot. Similarly, do not let it dry, or else the plant may not grow and would eventually die.
- Dry topsoil is a good indication that it is time to water your jade plant.
- If you notice blisters on the leaves of the jade plant, it means it is holding more water than it can. At such times, do not water the jade plant.
Effect of outside temperature on the jade plant
- If you are growing a jade plant in your garden, during summers, check the soil and water the jade plant, as required.
- During the rains, it is a good idea to shift the plants indoors as water logging may harm the jade plant.
- In the winter season, jade plants will not require much water.
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Pruning jade plant
To maintain the shape and prevent haphazard growth, it’s a good idea to prune your jade plant. You can use sharp pruning shears to trim the branches of the jade plant.
Jade plant fertilisation
Water-soluble fertilisers can be added to your jade plant during its growing season- spring and summer. You should avoid the use of fertilisers in the dormant period-winter and fall.
Jade plant repotting
You can repot your jade plant in the spring season once in two or three years. Ensure that the pot is larger than the previous year’s and has good drainage. Also, change the soil.
Common problems related to Jade Plant
- Overwatering the Jade Plant may result in root rot, leaves with blisters and white spots.
- A case of bacterial rot can happen anytime and the symptom for this is when the stems of the plant breaks easily. While this can’t be treated, if you notice powdery mildrew, you can immediately treat it using horicultural oil.
- The Jade Plant gets infested with Mealybugs. So anytime you see them treat the plant immediately.
Where can you keep Jade Plant in the house?
- It is recommended to place the jade plant in either north or east direction of your house. The jade plant is believed to bring in luck, prosperity and lots of success if kept in this direction.
- Jade plant kept at the entrance of the house draws positive energy inside.
- Jade plant kept in the south east direction brings wealth in the family.
- Jade plant kept in the east blesses the family with physical and mental health and prosperity.
- Jade plant kept in the west stands for progress. Experts recommend it to be kept in children’s room so that their power to concentrate increases and they move forward academically.
- Jade plant has a positive impact on your family and social life and brings the best when kept in the living room.
- You can keep a jade plant on the desk or the reception of your office space.
Where should you not keep jade plant according to Vastu?
- You should not keep the jade plant in the bedroom as it will cause disturbance with peace and sleep believe experts.
- You should not keep jade plant in the kitchen
- Keeping the jade plant in the bathroom reduces the positive energy it brings.
Vastu benefits of jade plant in home
- According to Vastu, the jade plant, also known as the wealth plant or money plant, will bring wealth and good luck if placed in the south-east corner of the house.
- Jade plant direction as per Vastu is the east direction or east corner.
- Keeping a Jade plant at the entrance of the office or house brings good luck.
- Jade plants should not be kept in the bathroom or bedroom as they reduce the plant’s positivity.
Feng shui benefits of jade plant in home
- Similar to Vastu principles, place jade plant in the drawing room’s south east direction to being wealth. Closer the jade plant is to the entrance, the better it is.
- Placing the jade plant in the east helps encourage health, harmony and thriving business, place the Jade plant in the east direction.
- According to Feng Shui, jade plants stand for friendship, prosperity and growth.
Housing.com POV
As per Vastu and Feng Shui, Jade Plants have immense positive effects attached to it. This wonder plant when kept and cared at home will only bring positive blessings to the house. Remember since this attracts energy, you should not keep these plants in dark and dirty places.
FAQs
When to water Jade plants?
You can water your jade plant when you notice that the top soil on the pot is dry.
What is the most suitable direction as per Vastu for Jade plant?
The most suitable direction as per Vastu for Jade plant is South east or east.
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