Jade Plant Care for Beginners: Light, Water and Propagation
The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is one of the easiest succulents to grow indoors, and it is often called the money plant of good luck in many homes. Its thick, glossy, coin-shaped leaves store water, so it forgives the occasional missed watering. This beginner guide covers how much light and water a jade plant needs, the best soil mix, the most common problems like leaf drop, and how to propagate new plants from a single leaf. How Much Light Does a Jade Plant Need? Jade plants love bright light. Place yours near a south or west-facing window where it gets at least 4 to 6 hours of direct or very bright indirect sun each day. A jade plant kept in low light grows leggy, with thin stems and wide gaps between leaves. If you move it outdoors in summer, introduce it to direct sun gradually over a week to avoid sunburn marks on the leaves. How Often Should You Water a Jade Plant? Water only when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil feel completely dry. In most Indian homes that means once every 1...