Plant · GBIF taxon 5362063
jade plant
Crassula ovataAlso known as Lucky Plant, Money Plant, Money Tree, Friendship Tree
Jade plants feature thick, woody stems and glossy, oval leaves that store water, enabling them to thrive in arid environments. In late winter, mature specimens produce star-shaped pink or white flowers in response to cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours. These long-lived succulents form dense, tree-like structures over decades and are widely cultivated around the globe as symbols of good fortune.
SucculentEvergreenHouseplant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- Mealybugs
- Scale insects
- Spider mites
ThreatsHabitat conversion in native range, root rot from overwatering
HabitatsArid rocky hillsides, succulent scrub, indoor pots
Life span50–100+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusCrassula
- SpeciesCrassula ovata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested; keep out of reach of household pets.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains unidentified compounds that cause vomiting, lethargy, and slowed heart rate in cats and dogs when consumed.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Recognized by its fleshy, teardrop-shaped dark green leaves attached opposite each other along thick, reddish-brown woody stems.
- What to do
- Place pots on high shelves or hanging planters well out of reach of roaming household pets.
Responsible observation
- Watering: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.
- Lighting: Provide bright indirect sunlight or direct morning sun for rich foliage.
- Propagation: Root stem cuttings or individual leaves easily in well-draining soil.
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