Jade plants are easy to care for, even for beginners, and they make great houseplants. Find out how to care for jade plants the right way. We’ll explore how and where to grow jade, watering, propagation, repotting, fertilizing, and troubleshooting. You’ll be a jade plant expert in no time.
Jade plants are a staple in my indoor plant collection, and are super easy to care for!
I get tons of questions from readers asking for details about how to grow a jade plant, so I thought I’d answer them all in this post.
Some people really struggle with keeping them alive, and many think they are difficult to grow. On the contrary, growing a jade plant indoors couldn’t be easier – as long as you give them the proper care.
Even growing a jade plant outdoors isn’t that challenging, as long as you live in the right hardiness zone and give it a little more attention.
The great news is that, no matter what variety you have, the growing instructions are the same for all crassula.
Keeping these gorgeous specimens thriving for years to come is simple if you follow the tips in this article.
Jade Quick Care Overview
Scientific name: | Crassula |
Classification: | Succulent plant |
Common names: | Jade plant, Money plant |
Hardiness: | Zones 9-11 |
Temperature: | 55-85°F |
Flowers: | White or pink, blooms in winter |
Light: | Full sun to partial shade |
Water: | Allow soil to dry between waterings, do not overwater |
Humidity: | Little to none |
Fertilizer: | General purpose plant food in spring and summer |
Soil: | Fast-draining, sandy soil |
Common pests: | Mealybugs, scale, spider mites |
Information About Jade Plants
Jade plant (Crassula) is a perennial succulent often grown as a houseplant. In their native habitat, these plants can reach 6′ tall, and are often used as shrubs in warm climates.
In colder areas, if you want to grow jade outside, keep them in roomy pots and move them indoors once temperatures approach 45°F (7°C).
Grown in pots, either outdoors or in, jade plants adapt to the conditions by staying smaller.
They’re also known by the common name “money plant”. But don’t confuse it with other plants that go by the same common name, because they require very different care…
- Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides)
- Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)
- Pothos Plant (Epipremnum aureum), aka Devil’s Ivy
Different Types Of Jade Plants
Like I mentioned above, there are lots of different types of jade plants, and I grow a few myself. I have several in my collection, and I adore every one of them! Here are a few of my favorites…
- Crassula ovata – This is the common jade plant variety that everyone knows and loves. It has wide, flat leaves, and can grow to become a large shrub with a very thick trunk.
- ‘Gollum’ Jade plant – Also called E.T. fingers or baby toes, this variety has really cool tubular shaped leaves that are long, narrow, and rounded.
- Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’ – Often used interchangeably with the one above as they look very similar, this is commonly called “Shrek Ears” or “Ogre Ears” because the tubular leaves are wider on top as if they are tipped with suction cups.
- Dwarf Jades – As the name suggests, dwarf varieties are simply a smaller version of the regular one. They look exactly the same, but stay compact.
- ‘Jitters’ Jade – A unique variety that has thin, wavy, rippled leaves that are lighter green than the other types.
- Crassula arborescens – Also called a “Silver Dollar” jade plant, this gorgeous specimen has wide silver/gray leaves with red tips.
Jade Plant Flowers
Did you know that jade plants can flower? In warmer climates where they grow outside year-round, they flower during the winter. But it’s very uncommon for them to bloom indoors without help.
To get your jade plant to bloom, you need to give it similar conditions to what it experiences when it’s grown outdoors.
The trick is to give it tons of light during the summer. Then, expose it to cooler (but never freezing!) temperatures in the fall, and allow the soil to dry out.
When you bring your jade back inside in the fall, put it in a sunny spot, and keep the soil dry. You should start seeing flower buds in a few weeks.
Crassula Toxicity
According to the ASPCA website, jade plants are toxic to dogs and cats if they ingest them.
My cats have never touched mine, but it’s a good idea to keep them out of reach if your pets like to snack on plants, just in case.
How To Grow Jade Plants
Before diving into the details of how to care for a jade plant, first let’s talk about where to grow them. Choosing the perfect spot will set you up for the best success.
Crassula Hardiness
Jade plants can actually handle a bit of cold, and are even tolerant of light frost. They are hardy down to zone 9.
However, if you live in an area with harsh winters like I do, then it’s best to bring them indoors before it gets below 45°F (7°C).
Where To Grow Jade Plants
Indoor jade plants benefit from being outdoors in full sun during the summer.
However, they are sensitive to sunburn, so it’s important to move them into the sun gradually over several weeks.
Sunburned leaves turn brown, the damaged area dies, and, usually, the leaf drops off. Severe sunburn may be fatal to jade plants.
If you put yours outside during the summer, be sure to bring it back inside before any chance of frost in the fall.
Related Post: Debugging and Cleaning Potted Plants Before Bringing Them Indoors
Jade Plants Care & Growing Instructions
For the most part, caring for jade plants is easy. But they do have some pretty specific growing requirements in order to thrive. So, for best success, follow these instructions.
Jade Plant Watering
First, and probably the most important jade plant care tip I can give you is about watering. They do not like very much at all.
Consistently overwatering jade plants will kill them. If it stays wet on a regular basis, it will start to rot at the base.
So, always be sure to check the soil first, and only add more when it’s completely dry. It’s better to err on the side of underwatering with this plant.
To check if it needs it, stick your finger one inch into the soil. If it’s damp, don’t water it. You could also use a soil moisture gauge to make monitoring water requirements easy.
I put my jade plants outside during the summer, and only water them if we’re in a severe drought. During the winter indoors, I do it about once a month, but only if they need it.
Related Post: How To Properly Water A Jade Plant
Jade Plants Light Requirements
Another very common question I get asked by readers is “how much light do jade plants need?“. So, my second most important jade plant care tip is sunlight.
Do jade plants need a lot of sunlight? Yes, you bet they do! They need a ton of light in order to grow strong and thick. They’ll start to grow weak and leggy if they aren’t getting enough light.
To avoid legginess, give as much direct sunlight as possible. Place them next to a sunny, south-facing window inside the house.
If it isn’t getting enough natural light indoors, consider giving it a bit of artificial help. This grow light is good value and easy to install. This helps to make up for a lack of direct sunlight.
With enough sunlight, a jade plant’s trunk and stems grow thick and start to look woody. Also, the leaves or tips turn red, making them even more beautiful.
Temperature
Though they can survive light frost, jade plants aren’t very cold hardy. Ideally, they prefer it to stay between 55-85°F. They can handle the heat in the summer, but may need more frequent moisture.
They can also survive brief periods of freezing temps, but will start to suffer if it’s cold for too long. So make sure to protect them or move them inside if it’s going to be below 45°F (7°C) for a long time.
Best Potting Soil For Jade Plants
A general-purpose mix is adequate for growing jade plants, but sometimes regular potting soil can hold too much moisture. The best soil for jade plants is a porous and quick-draining mix.
You can buy succulent soil or use a gritty mix. Or you can make your own succulent potting soil, using a light mix of coarse sand, potting soil and perlite.
The best pot for a jade plant is clay, especially if you tend to overwater. Clay pots will help to wick the moisture out of the soil, allowing it to dry out faster, and lowering the chance of overwatering.
Tips For Repotting A Jade Plant
Jade plants have very shallow roots. So, they can live in the same container for many years without being repotted. In fact, it’s better to keep them a bit root-bound rather than put them into a pot that’s too large.
Signs that your plant needs repotting are that the jade is top-heavy and keeps falling over, roots are growing out of the drainage holes, the pot looks as if it’s about to bust open, or your jade has stopped growing after many years of thriving in the same container.
Jade Plant Fertilizer
Jade plants will definitely benefit from being fed now and then, just like any other plant. But there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, don’t fertilize them during the fall and winter months. Like many succulents, jade plants go into a dormant state during the winter and you don’t want to force new growth.
I also recommend using organic products on jade plants. Chemical fertilizers can build up in the soil, and cause damage over time.
To make it super easy, you can buy organic plant food specifically made for feeding cactus and succulent plants, like this one from Espoma, which is biologically active, planet-friendly, and pet-safe.
If you prefer something more general purpose, I recommend using a compost fertilizer. You can use a pre-made compost tea, or buy tea bags and brew your own.
Controlling Jade Plant Bugs
With proper jade care, your plant will grow healthy and strong. Healthy plants don’t usually have problems with pests, so hopefully, you’ll never see any bugs on your jade plant.
Mealybugs, houseplant scale, and spider mites are fairly common jade plant pests, especially indoors.
You can spot-treat small infestations by dabbing a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and using that to remove the bugs.
Neem oil is very effective at controlling insect pests and has a residual effect. Organic insecticidal soap or a horticultural oil spray can also help to get rid of bugs.
Be careful when spraying anything for the first time. Jade plants are sensitive to sprays, which could end up causing more damage than the bugs.
If you choose to use a spray, test it on a couple of leaves first. Then wait a few days to make sure there’s no damage before treating the whole plant.
Jade Plant Pruning
Pruning is another important part of jade plant care. Regular trimming keeps the foliage compact, and allows the stem to grow thicker.
Pinch off new tips and trim leggy growth to encourage branching, and your plant will grow fuller and thicker.
Use a sharp pair of pruning snips (you can’t go wrong with these ones from Fiskars), or get yourself some bonsai pruning shears. Learn exactly how to prune jade plants step by step here.
Tips For Propagating Jade Plants
Jade plants are extremely easy to propagate. They can be grown from stem or leaf cuttings in slightly moist, well-drained soil.
Allow the cut area to dry for a few days, then dip it in rooting hormone. This helps to speed up the process, and I highly recommend it.
If you want to learn more about how to do it, then check out my detailed step-by-step jade plant propagation instructions.
Troubleshooting Common Jade Plant Problems
In this section, I’ll help you troubleshoot some of the most common problems you may have with growing jade plants. Plus I’ll give you tips for how to fix it.
Leaves Or Branches Falling Off
When jades start dropping leaves or branches, it’s usually caused by improper watering (usually too much).
Ensure the soil dries completely before giving more, and use a soil moisture gauge to make things a little easier.
Mushy Or Rotting Stem Or Leaves
If the stem, branches, or leaves are mushy, then it usually means they are rotting because of excessive water. Either prune off the rotted tips, or take healthy cuttings to start new plants.
Leaves Turning Brown
This could be caused by either under or overwatering (which has lead to root rot), or sunburn.
Ensure you’re giving your jade the correct amount of moisture, and harden it off before moving it into the full sun.
Trunk & Stems Turning Brown
A jade plant trunk and stems normally start turning brown and become woody as they age. However, if smaller stems suddenly turn brown after moving them into the direct sun, it is from sunburn.
In that case, move the plant back to the shade and slowly acclimate it to the full sun over a period of a few weeks.
Shriveling Or Drooping Branches Or Leaves
When jade leaves or branches shrivel, that usually means they aren’t getting enough moisture.
However, it can also be a sign that the stem has rotted. If the base is not mushy, then water the plant more often. Otherwise, treat it for rot.
Roots Growing On The Stem Or Branches
When roots grow on the stem or branches, they are called aerial roots. Though it’s not always a problem, this can be triggered by under watering, and also happens when the main stem is rotting.
Ensure they’re getting enough moisture, and check the entire stem for signs of rot. If all is good, then you can just prune off the stems with aerial roots if they bother you, or leave them be.
FAQs About Jade Plant Care
Below I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about growing jades. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, ask it in the comments below.
Is a jade plant indoor or outdoor?
You can grow jade plants either indoors or outdoors, depending on where you live. They aren’t cold hardy, and must be brought indoors in freezing weather (anywhere less than zone 9).
Do jade plants go dormant?
Though jade plants don’t go fully dormant, they do go into a state of dormancy in the winter. During this time, growth will slow and they don’t require as much water.
Does a jade plant like to be root-bound?
Yes, a jade plant likes to be root-bound and can live in the same pot for several years. Their root system isn’t very large, so keeping them in a smaller pot will help prevent overwatering.
Is jade easy to grow?
Jade plants are very easy to grow with the proper care. Keep the soil on the dry side, give them plenty of light, pinch them back if they get leggy, and they will thrive for decades.
Jade plants are one of my favorite houseplants. They are low maintenance, easy to take care of, and beautiful too. There are several varieties to choose from, and it’s fun to collect them. If you follow these jade plant care tips, you’ll have no problem keeping yours thriving for decades!
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Share your jade plant care tips in the comments section below.
Arlene Collins says
I have a Jade plant that is pushing 25+ years old, just in the last few months I have noticed that there is a fine powdery stuff on the branches, and the leaves will turn black ( at the join onto the stem) then yellow and fall off…I have doused it with mealy bug spray ,soap and nothing is helping. Have even trimmed it down to almost nothing, it is still there…I’m at my wits end with this HELP
Amy Andrychowicz says
Since you say the leaves are turning black and rotting, it sounds like your jade plant may have a fungus rather than mealybugs. Take a very close look at the powdery stuff. If it looks more gray than white, and it’s spread over the leaf, then it’s likely a fungus. The powdery stuff from mealybugs is usually white, and when you look close, you can see the tiny bugs. Plus they cluster around the stems and leaf joints, and don’t usually spread out over the leaf like a fungus does. If it’s a fungus, then that means your jade plants is getting too much humidity. So, the best thing you can so is keep the leaves dry, give it full sun, and make sure there’s plenty of air circulation around the plant so any moisture on leaves can dry out quickly. Also, do not spray anything on the leaves, that will only help the fungus grow faster. You could prune of the worst of it to help get it under control faster. Good luck.
Heather says
What about transplanting jade into a larger pot? Do they tend to be fussy about repotting? I love my jade and don’t want to ruin it by repotting but it’s pretty bound in its current pot and the soil is quite depleted looking.
Amy Andrychowicz says
Nope, jade plants have no problem with being repotted. 🙂
Margo says
Hi there. Was given a jade plant about five years ago but didn’t know what it was or how to care for it properly. Result is a great plant with two main stems but with heavy leggy growth (all healthy) and it has twisted down on itself and growing back upwards. Trouble is I now need to replant into a slightly bigger pot. I do not know whether to prune off the longer twisted stems or leave them be. One twisted stem is now 22inches (56cm ) long and it has a 5inch (12cm) side shoot from it.
I may even damage it when replanting it due to its shape but if I let it keep growing the main stem may not be able to take its weight.
I have thought of ‘staking’ it but everything I can find online says that damages the stem also.
Help needed.
Amy Andrychowicz says
You can go ahead and prune it back as much as you want to. Jades can take heavy pruning. So if it’s growing leggy and hard to manage, then prune off the leggy growth, and it will grow back bushier. If you’re nervous, then just prune back your jade as much as you feel comfortable for now. Then, once it starts to grow back, you can prune it more if you want.
Jackie Atkerson says
Hi Amy,
I have a beautiful jade plant that I have never pruned. I could sure use some help with this as I would not want to damage it. One day I walked in our sunroom and it had tipped over, it is getting so heavy. So I repotted it but I’m still not sure if my pot is big enough for it. It is still a little unbalanced but I have a little wedge underneath the pot to hold one side up. It is surely my favorite plant in the house, please help.
Thank you,
Jackie
Amy Andrychowicz says
Jade plants can take a heavy pruning, so you don’t have much to worry about. If your plant goes outside in the summer, then just be sure to make your cuts at a downward angle so that water can’t pool in the wound. Other than that, you can prune your jade plant back as much as you need to in order to keep the shape and size you want.
Lisa Glancy says
Hello!
I have stumbled upon your excellent page whilst searching to see if my jade would survive outside in Scotland ? I have had it for 15+ years and it is now too big for inside – as it’s a shrub now! Unless I move it soon, it will be too big for the car!
We have a lovely garden in Scotland – and I have seen jade trees outside in the UK , but again it would be too large to bring in for winter ( I was intending to plant directly ie., out of the pot )
However, if the cold winters killed it – the original owner would haunt me !
Any brainy ideas ?? Perhaps take up in the pot, leave outside & keep an eye on it ??
Many thanks! Lisa
Amy Andrychowicz says
Jade plants can handle some cold temperatures, but won’t survive if it gets below 20F. So, if it gets colder in the winter than 20F, your jade probably won’t survive the winter outside in your garden. If the plant has grown too large to move, then there are a few things you could do. You could prune it heavily, so that way it will be smaller and lighter to move. OR, you could take cuttings of a few of the larger branches and propagate them to create new, smaller plants. That way, you still keep your original plant (or at least parts of it), and you won’t be haunted. 😉
Thalia says
I have a 4 year old jade plant that I found growing in a parking lot in Malibu, Calif. It is a terrific memento of that trip. It is now approximately
15inches tall and has no branches. It is tall and straight, with a pair of leaves nearly every one inch–not very beautiful. Is there a way to encourage it to branch out and become more bushy? Thanks for your reply.
Amy Andrychowicz says
Yes, you can prune your jade plant to get it to branch out and grow bushier. Read the “Jade Plant Pruning” section above for more details.
Kathy C says
I have a beautiful Jade that I keep in our sunroom all year long. At this time of year I always struggle as her yellowing, shriveled leaves start falling off. This tells me she needs water but when I touch the soil it feels moist so I tend to wait to water while I continue to watch more leaves fall off. It is a fairly large plant. I wanted to send pictures but I don’t see a way to do that. I’m wondering if the water is just not reaching the bottom of the plant. Measuring from the floor up she is a little over three feet high, and she measures about 4 feet wide and has lots of leaves – most plump and shiny and there is always new growth and this year in particular she has been adding more leaves along the stem.. We repotted her last year. The pot is 14” in diameter and 10” high.
I’m not much of a gardener but I have done well with this plant and want to be sure it continues to thrive. When we purchased her she was flowering (which has never happened again) and we were told that these plants don’t flower until they are about 25 years old and we have had her for about 15 years.
Amy Andrychowicz says
My jade plant does the same thing about this time of the year. Several months of dry winter indoor air causes the leaves to turn brown and drop off. I don’t get too worried about it myself. It grows back beautifully as soon as I move it back outside in the spring. As for the watering, you can stick your finger an inch into the soil to check to see how wet it is (A soil moisture gauge also comes in handy for this). Once the soil is completely dry, water it again until the water starts coming out of the bottom drainage holes. That way you know it’s getting a deep watering. I’m not sure where you heard about the flowering, but jade plants don’t need to be a certain age to flower. Flowering is trigger by light, watering, and temperature, and jades can flower every year in the right conditions. See the section above called “Jade Plant Flowers” for more details.
Amy says
I have had a jade plant a few times throughout my life. The first one lived great with hardly any care at all and routine watering. The last jade I had the leaves all dropped off then some of its large branches as I believe I must have watered it too much or maybe there wasn’t enough light or both. The jade I have currently was out of a succulent garden I purchased 2 years ago. When winter came I kept in the pool house for the winter. Last fall I separated it from the succulent garden into its own pot and brought it in the house for the winter in front of a window that gets a lot of early day light. I’ve noticed a white/grey fuzz mould like film started to cover the tops of the leaves about 2 months ago. It wipes off. I have not read anything in your or anyone else’s posts about this film on the leaves. this also happened to my last large jade plant before and during it dropping it’s leaves. Could this be a sign of root rot? I’ve been trying not to over water it but didn’t realise it prefers pretty dry soil. The pot its in does not have drainage holes either. What do you think? I don’t want to loose another Jade.
Amy Andrychowicz says
Oh no, sorry to hear about your struggles with growing jade plants. Yes, the mildew growing on the leaves could be a sign that it’s getting too much water and/or humidity. However, take a close look at that to make sure it’s not actually mealybugs. Jades do like dry soil, especially during the winter. I water my large jade plant maybe 2-3 times all winter long, and that’t it. I would definitely recommend allowing the soil to dry completely before watering it. I would also recommend repotting it into a container that has drainage holes, especially if you ever put your plant outside. Good luck!
HD says
Is there anyway to promote a leggy Jade to grow more sense? Mine is about 8 years old and was in low light in my last house. I now have a great South facing window. Promote new growth on the stems (fairly thick and woody)?
Amy Andrychowicz says
Yes, you can pinch off the new growth at the very top of the branches to encourage more branching. Otherwise, for a very leggy jade plant, you can prune it back to promote bushy new growth. Jade plants can be pruned back pretty hard. I would wait until spring to prune it.
Jan says
Thanks for all the information you have given, so much I didn’t know, I do have a question though, My jade is huge, probably 4’ x 3’, should I continue to let it grow in its pot or cut in up? Last year it was so heavy the thick trunk split. I pruned as best I could and then braced all over with stakes and ties and actually the thick splint trunk healed back together! It’s outside shielded in the corner patio,my question is should I just let it continue to grow and trim, (I put a huge box of trimmings that I don’t want on the sidewalk with a sign that says free jade tree trimmings, boy the go fast, always an empty box), or should I keep propping it up as it gets bigger, or start cutting it down and start over? Also if I put a nick in its skin will that produce a new sprout? Thanks also
Amy Andrychowicz says
Wow, sounds like you have a very happy jade plant on your hands! Whether you choose to prune it or leave it to continue growing larger is really up to you. If it’s so heavy that it’s falling apart like you describe, then it would be better to prune it back to prevent it from splitting more. They can be pruned back hard. Pruning it will keep your jade more compact, so the branches don’t grow so large and heavy. Simply nicking the skin won’t produce any new growth, but your jade might end up growing roots out of the wound if it’s close to the ground. Otherwise, the wound would just heal over.
Becca says
I was gifted a jade plant that looks like it was several cuttings placed in one pot. I have repotted it twice and it is growing well, but I am concerned that the plants have grown so thickly together that they are competing for sunlight and other respurces. I tried to see if I could pull them apart the last time I repotted them, but they are a pretty solid mass at this point and it would require a lot of cutting. I am afraid cutting them apart may hurt them, so I guess my question is, how likely is it the plants will be damaged by cutting them apart, and is it even worth it? Will their close proximity harm them, or should I just leave them as they are?
Amy Andrychowicz says
Cutting the jade plants apart shouldn’t hurt them. They can be rooted at any point on the stem. So even if each of the stems don’t have roots after you separate them, you can propagate them. (Here’s how to propagate jade cuttings) However, growing multiple jade plants in one pot isn’t a big deal, and they should continue to grow just fine. If they are too crowded, you can transplant them into a larger pot. If they’re growing leggy, then prune them to keep the plants compact.
Sandra Handley says
Hi I live in Connecticut and have been looking for a Jade plant forever, today I found one
In my grocery store, it’s a small one but I was so happy?. I have been reading all about
how to care for this plant for ever, so came home and went onto this site. Thank you for all
your help I hope I can grow this little guy to reach for the sky. I will be visiting your site often. Will let you know how I’m doing. Have a great day.
Amy Andrychowicz says
Wonderful! Congrats on the purchase of your very first jade plant. You’re gonna love it! 🙂
Thaddeus Nalaskowski says
My jade plant had a black fungus on bark to its root ,I cleaned by cutting all black fungus to the good wood ,what can I do
Should I let it air dry or put cutting salve to protect the bare wall all around
Amy Andrychowicz says
Definitely let your jade plant dry out. The fact that fungus is growing on it tells me it’s getting way too much moisture. I would move it to a spot that has better air circulation and where your plant won’t get wet.
Sherry Miller says
Hi Amy, you are the “jade Dr.” I so enjoy all of your helpful posts. I have a jade that is getting big round black spots on a few leaves, only on the top, not the bottom..Its not rot, and everything else looks quite healthy. They are in the north window. A shade tree has grown do much over the summer that the plant only gets A few hours of good sun. Could this be the problem..not enough sunlight? Also, I keep a sprayer full of pure alcohol on hand and all the jades get a good misting about once a month to prevent scale..works great! I just don’t do it in the hot sun as that would burn them!
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Amy Andrychowicz says
If the black spots on your jade plant aren’t rot, then it could be damage caused by bugs or from a previous sunburn (if you ever put it outside). Jade plants need a lot of light, so definitely move it to a sunnier window or add a grow light. I will just grow leggy in your north facing window.
S Jennings says
This was a really helpful and thorough article, thank you. I am taking over care of my mother’s jade plants after she passed away and this sets everything out very well for a beginner.
Amy Andrychowicz says
Awesome, glad you found my jade plant guide helpful! 🙂 Enjoy your jade plants.
Alyssa says
I have recently sprayed my mini jade bonsai Oliver (yes I name all my plants like a lunatic) with pyrethrin for pests and he has dropped about half go his leaves. Any advice on healing him back up? On the bright side the pests are gone but his leaves almost look like they have a chemical burn. I washed all the leaves off but I think I am too late to save them. Should I put him outside or just in a sunny window? fertilize or let him work through it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I would be devastated if I permanently damaged my little guy. 🙁
Amy Andrychowicz says
Oh no, sorry to hear about your jade! Jade plants can be very sensitive to sprays. I would recommend just leaving it alone to recover. Don’t move it, don’t prune it, and definitely do not fertilize it. Once it starts to put on healthy new growth, then you can prune off the old damaged leaves. If the pests ever show up again, definitely test any future sprays you use on a few leaves before spraying the whole plant (I would recommend that for any type of plant). Good luck, I hope Oliver will recover quickly.