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Succulent · Very easy

How to Grow Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Your complete guide to growing Jade Plant.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterWater every 10-14 days in growing season, monthly in winter
🗺Zones11–12
📏Height3-6 feet
Jade Plant📷 Wikimedia Commons

Companion Plants for Jade Plant

✓ Good companions

Aloe Vera

Similar water and light requirements, creates harmonious succulent grouping

Echeveria

Identical drought tolerance and drainage needs, complementary rosette forms

Haworthia

Compatible light needs and creates attractive textural contrast

Hens and Chicks

Drought tolerant ground cover that doesn't compete for resources

Rosemary

Tolerates similar dry conditions and may help repel common succulent pests

Sedum

Shares low water requirements and helps prevent soil moisture retention

String of Pearls

Similar care requirements with cascading growth that complements upright jade

Zebra Plant

Matching light and water needs with striking architectural contrast

✗ Keep away from

Begonias

Needs consistent moisture and humidity that promotes fungal issues in succulents

Ferns

Requires high humidity and frequent watering that can cause jade plant root rot

Impatiens

High water and shade requirements conflict with jade plant's drought tolerance

Notes from the garden

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