Jade Plant Water Care

The jade plant is native to China and is a succulent, which means it stores water in its thick leaves. While jade plants require water, they do not require as much water as many other plants.

Fun Fact

The jade plant is sometimes called a friendship tree or money plant. However, it is not the same plant as the money tree, which is not a succulent.

Timeline

Jade plants should only be watered once or twice per month in the summer when the soil becomes very dry. In the winter, jade plants only need to be watered once per month. They should be watered just enough to moisten the soil.

Leaves

Normally, only the soil of the jade plant is watered in order to provide water to the roots. However, if the leaves curl inward or turn brown, they can be watered as well.

Issues

Over-watering is worse for jade plants than under watering. If you've watered your jade plant recently and are not sure whether it needs more, just leave it.

References

• The Cactus Collection: FAQ
• The Succulent Plant Page: Jade Plant

Resources

• Landscape Planet: Jade Plant Care