Jade Plant
Jade Plant is a vegetable in the Crassulaceae family. It grows best in bright light with low moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 10-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Succulent houseplant (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Tree-like succulent; very long-lived. Note: Toxic to pets if chewed (ASPCA).
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a long-lived succulent that grows into a miniature tree of plump glossy leaves; needs bright light and minimal water and roots easily from cuttings.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Crassula ovata|Hardiness zones: 10-11|Propagation: cutting|Light: Bright light|Water: Low|Mature size: 1-3 feet
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Storing & preserving
Most keep best refrigerated; storage crops prefer a cool, dry spot.
- Freeze: Blanch briefly, cool, then freeze — keeps color and texture.
- Can: Pressure-can low-acid vegetables; water-bath only pickled/acidified ones.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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Care & troubleshooting
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