Crassula ovata (Jade plant) — H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get a jade plant to flower? Flowering happens on mature plants: shorter days, cool nights and a few weeks of dry soil in early winter, in a very bright spot, trigger small star-shaped white to pale pink flowers.
How do you take cuttings from a jade plant? In spring or summer, cut a piece of stem with a few leaves, let the cut dry for a few days, then plant it in cactus compost. A single leaf laid on the compost also roots, more slowly, within a few weeks.
Shipping & packaging
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
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- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Fleshy red-edged leaves • ☀️ Full sun to bright light • 💧 Infrequent watering • ✨ Easy care • 🍀 Lucky plant • 📏 H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
The Crassula ovata, or Jade plant, is a succulent with thick, fleshy oval leaves, light to mid green, outlined by a fine red edge. Several fleshy stems rise from the base and give it a compact, bushy habit. It is native to southern Africa, from southern Mozambique to the Cape Province of South Africa, where it grows on rocky hillsides.
Delivered at 16 cm tall in a 12 cm pot, it fits on a windowsill or a well-lit shelf. Its growth is slow: over the years its stems thicken and it takes on the look of a small shrub. Nicknamed the money plant, it is one of the lucky plants associated with prosperity.
Which succulent should you choose?
Succulents differ above all in their silhouette and the light they need. Here is how the jade plant compares:
- Crassula ovata (this plant) — fleshy oval red-edged leaves on several stems, H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for a succulent that becomes a small shrub over the years.
- Crassula tenelli — same genus, velvety silvery blue-green leaves arranged in a tight spiral. The choice for a very compact size.
- Gasteria Hybrid 'Aurora' — dark green rosette dotted with creamy white spots. The choice for a spot in partial shade.
- Aloe vera — rosette of soft green fleshy leaves, at H40 cm. The choice for a taller succulent in full sun.
- Aloe 'Spider' — rosette of thin, elongated bright green leaves. The choice for a small sculptural plant.
- Euphorbia acrurensis — upright stems with prominent ribs, deep green and lightly marbled, at H60 or H70 cm. The choice for a vertical silhouette.
- Senecio herreianus — trailing stems hung with small light green oval beads. The choice for a shelf or a hanging pot.
- Sansevieria 'Black Coral' — broad, wavy dark green leaves with dark marbled patterns, H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for a less bright room.
All species are gathered in the Indoor succulents collection and among our cacti & succulents.
Light & placement
The Crassula ovata needs plenty of light, with a few hours of direct sun a day. In the sun, the red edge of its leaves deepens; without enough light, its stems stretch and its habit becomes loose.
- Exposure: full sun to bright light, in front of a south- or west-facing window; it is one of the windowsill plants.
- Location: windowsill, conservatory, shelf near a large window; from May to September, a sunny, sheltered balcony also suits it.
- Temperature: normal room temperature in spring and summer; in winter, a cool, bright room, never below 10 °C.
- Humidity: the dry air of a heated home suits it, no misting needed.
Bring it indoors before the first nights below 10 °C. To choose the best spot for your window orientation, see the windowsill plants by exposure.
Watering & care
Its fleshy leaves store water: water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3 centimeters of compost are dry, let the excess drain away, then water very sparingly in winter. The finger test tells you when the time is right.
- Frequency: as a guide, every 10 to 15 days in spring and summer, about once a month in winter.
- Drainage: pot with drainage holes and never any standing water in the bottom of the decorative pot; yellow, soft leaves signal overwatering, to be corrected quickly to avoid root rot.
- Wrinkled leaves: the plant is short of water; a generous watering plumps them up again.
- Substrate: very free-draining cactus mix, made of compost, sand and perlite.
- Fertilizer: liquid cactus fertilizer once a month, from spring to late summer.
- Repotting: every 2 to 3 years in spring; follow the steps for repotting into a pot only slightly larger.
Check the leaf axils: small white cottony clusters signal mealybugs, easy to treat if spotted early (see indoor plant pests). The basics of succulent care are gathered in indoor cacti and succulents.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its branching fleshy stems and round leaves give it the look of a miniature tree that holds its own in a small space.
- In a pared-back interior: its miniature shrub silhouette goes well with Japandi-style plants, on a low, light wood unit near the window.
- In feng shui: it is one of the feng shui plants; the recommended spots are detailed in feng shui plants and where to place them.
- As a lucky pair: give it together with a Pachira aquatica, the other money tree, as a housewarming gift; find more ideas among our housewarming gift plants.
- Ideal pot: slip it into the Gabriel Bordeaux decorative pot Ø14 cm, whose color echoes the red edge of the leaves, or into the Gabriel golden ochre decorative pot Ø14 cm for a warm touch. For a more understated look, the Elho B.for Soft Anthracite decorative pot in Ø14 cm or the bleached wood decorative pot Ø14 cm will hold its 12 cm pot.
Easy to live with, it is also part of the selection My first plant.
Verdeia tips
- Turn the pot a quarter turn every two weeks: the stems lean towards the window, and regular turning keeps the silhouette straight and balanced.
- Get it used to outdoor sun gradually: in spring, first put it outside in partial shade for a few days before moving it into the sun, to avoid scorching the leaves.
- Take cuttings in spring or summer: a piece of stem with a few leaves, left to dry for a few days before planting, roots easily, like all succulent cuttings.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Crassula ovata (syn. Crassula argentea, Crassula portulacea)
- Common names: Jade plant, money plant, lucky plant
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Origin: Southern Africa (southern Mozambique, KwaZulu-Natal and the Cape Province of South Africa)
- Dimensions on delivery: H16 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Adult height: up to about 1 m in a pot after several years, slow growth
- Exposure: full sun to bright light
- Watering: low, let the compost dry out between waterings
- Temperature: minimum 10 °C in winter
- Foliage: evergreen, thick, fleshy oval leaves, light to mid green, fine red edge
- Shape: bushy, several fleshy stems from the base, becomes shrubby with age
- Flowering: possible in winter on mature plants, small star-shaped white to pale pink flowers
- Propagation: stem or leaf cuttings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested
- Decorative style: Minimalist / Japandi / Graphic
Each plant is unique: the number of stems, the size of the leaves and the intensity of the red edge vary naturally depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.