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Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

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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  • Jade Plant

    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

Family
Crassulaceae
Category
Vegetable
Form
Succulent
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
10-11
Height
1–3 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Bright light
Water
Low

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Warm-season · to ~40°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

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.

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for jade plant yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.