According to Feng Shui, the Crassula ovata or jade tree is a lucky and prosperous succulent plant that is easy to grow. It does not require cutting, only regular watering and staying in full sun. 

Native to Africa, Crassula ovata is also known as   the jade tree   . Crassula   ovata   belongs to the family Crassualaceae and genus Crassula; It looks   like a bush   with a light  brown   , highly branched stem. The leaves    are   oval-shaped  ,   very fleshy and light green, sometimes lined with red. Another   characteristic of the leaves of Crassula ovata   is that they contain   a large amount of water   , which is why they are always very stiff. Its   stems   also have a fleshy consistency and branching to form   a rounded crown.

This type of plant is easy to grow    both in the ground and in pots, and in the right conditions it can surprise you with the beauty of its flowering. And it doesn’t end there. If you would like to grow this succulent plant in a pot, place it to the right   of the main entrance   of the house   facing north. According to   Feng Shui,   this is actually the most suitable position for the plant to bring happiness and prosperity to the house and the people who live in it.

How to grow crassula ovata
  • 1.
    How to grow Crassula ovata
  • 2.
    Where should Crassula be placed?
  • 3.
    How and how much to water
  • 4.
    When to transplant Crassula ovata

How to grow Crassula ovata

The flowering    of Crassula ovata is concentrated   between  April and June   . Its   flowers   are light pink or white, with a characteristic star shape and all grouped in clusters at the top of the plant’s branches. Fortunately, the plant is not particularly susceptible to   diseases and parasites. When   growing   Crassulla ovata,   you only need to pay attention to watering and exposure.   Too much water   can cause stem rot, too little water can cause leaf discolouration.    Drafts or   cold   temperatures can   cause the leaves to drop   and the plant to wilt. This plant also does not require   pruning.   Simply remove all dead branches and leaves.

in a pot

Since it is a plant that grows mostly vertically,    Crassula generally does not need very large pots, pots with a diameter of around 15 or 20 cm at most   .

in the garden

However, if you have considered growing crassula ovata in your garden, you should know that   it is ideal to plant in areas where the winters are not too harsh. A position in direct contact with the sun’s rays is then recommended   .

Where should Crassula be placed?

Crassula ovata loves light and heat: therefore it appreciates   a position in full sun   , even better if it is placed against a wall, so that temperatures remain high even at night. However, watch out for low temperatures, as this succulent cannot withstand temperatures below -7°C.

How and how much to water

Crassula ovata should be watered regularly as long as the soil on the surface is dry. It is ideal to always use water at room temperature and preferably obtained from precipitation, i.e.   rainwater.

When to transplant Crassula ovata

The best soil for Crassula ovata is a mixture of equal parts   soil for green plants and sand   . In open fields, this succulent grows well in sandy or gravelly soils that provide good   drainage   . Regarding fertilizing, during the period of vegetative activity, i.e. from May to November, it is necessary to give the plant   a specific preparation for succulent plants   with a balanced amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and important microelements that guarantee the plant’s development.

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