Crassula Ovata Plant
🌱 Appearance
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Leaves: Thick, fleshy, oval-shaped, deep green (sometimes with red edges in bright light).
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Stems: Woody and sturdy, giving it a miniature tree-like appearance.
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Size: Can grow up to 3 ft indoors and even larger outdoors in ideal conditions.
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Flowers: Small star-shaped white or pink flowers in clusters (usually in winter or spring).
🌿 Care Tips
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Light: Needs bright, indirect light—can tolerate direct sunlight for part of the day (helps red edging).
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Watering: Allow soil to dry completely between watering; overwatering can cause root rot. Water sparingly in winter.
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Temperature: Thrives in 65–75°F; avoid frost.
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Humidity: Low humidity is fine — ideal for indoor environments.
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Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season (spring–summer) with a diluted succulent fertilizer.
🍀 Special Care Notes
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Jade plants are considered symbols of good luck, friendship, and prosperity.
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They are easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings.
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They grow slowly but can live for decades with proper care.
📌 Fun fact: Crassula Ovata is also called the “Money Plant” in feng shui and is believed to bring financial success.

