Jade
The jade plant is a popular succulent houseplant with thick fleshy oval leaves and woody stems that resemble tree trunks. With just a bit of care, it can grow to be between 3 and 6 feet tall, but it does so slowly, gaining about 2 inches per year.
Jade plants are thought to bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity to their owners, so they are often given as housewarming gifts. Consequently, one of their nicknames is the money plant.
Homeowners with pets should be careful about where they place a jade plant in their home. All parts of the plant are toxic to cats and dogs.
Light -
Indirect bright light - East facing windows or shaded south and west facing ones, or a few feet back from a unshaded south- or west facing window.
Bright/High light - West facing/ South facing window.
Bright/ High light for at least 4 hours or more. Will produce a lush Jade plant.
When Jade is introduced to lower light it tends to stretch and change its growth habit and color saturation of the Jade.
Temperature & Humidity:
Tropical plants do best in a humid and slightly warm environment. They thrive best above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and they love a light misting of water.
If your plant gets too dry, it may begin to develop brown tips on its leaves.
If your Jade gets too cold, it may suffer from shock and may even die. Ensure that you are placing this plant away from any drafty windows or A/C vents that could blow cold air onto your plant.
Water:
Water well. Check every 10-14 days.
Ensuring all excess water drains and plant is not sitting in any excess water. (Always recommend pots with drainage holes and saucers) . Good drainage is a must with succulents. Using cacti soil is recommended to allow proper watering techniques.
Jade do not need to be watered frequent and it can go very dry between waterings. Ensuring things have dried down 2 or more inches before you water.
Overwatering - can cause your plant to die, and wilted or soft leaves that have yellowed are often a sign of overwatering. It is preferable to keep your soil slightly moist, letting it dry out in between waterings and if in doubt let it dry out! Many different factors can change your watering schedule.
Because jade plants store water in their leaves, wrinkly or shriveled leaves are a good indication that your plant isn't getting enough water. They might be accompanied by drooping or a general "wilt" of the whole plant. But they should perk up quickly once watered.
Sunlight and seasons affect how quickly a plant will drink water and you just adapt to those changes. That’s what makes it fun!