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Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Jade Plant is a medium-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 11-12, that matures to about 3-6 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, occasionally-dry and very-dry soil. Expect pink and white blooms in spring. It stands up well to drought and dry soil, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
11-12
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
3-6 ft × 2-3 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Occasionally-dry, Very-dry
Bloom color
Pink, White
Bloom season
Spring
Tough against
Drought, Dry soil
Native to
South Africa

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