Plant
Jade plant
Crassula ovata
Also known as: Crassula ovata, money tree, lucky plant
A small succulent shrub in the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae), native to South Africa and Mozambique. The thick fleshy oval leaves and small tree-like trunk make jade plants among the most-recognized succulent houseplants in the world. The species is woven into Chinese, Vietnamese, and broader East Asian feng shui tradition as a prosperity symbol — the round shiny leaves resemble jade coins, making the species an auspicious gift for new homes and businesses.
Scientific
Crassula ovata (family Crassulaceae — the stonecrop family, which includes Sedum, Sempervivum/hens-and-chicks, and most of the small-rosette succulents of European gardens) is a small succulent shrub native to South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Mozambique.
The plant performs CAM photosynthesis — Crassulacean Acid Metabolism — named for this family. Stomata open at night and CO2 is fixed in malic acid for daytime use; the result is dramatic water-conservation that lets the species survive long dry periods.
In the wild the plant grows to ~2 m as a small tree-form succulent. In cultivation, it remains smaller and is often pruned and trained as a bonsai-style miniature tree.
Cultural
Jade plant has become one of the most-recognized symbolic houseplants across East Asian cultures. The Chinese tradition links the species to financial prosperity — the round, shiny, “coin-like” leaves are interpreted as auspicious for wealth. Standard practice:
- Place a jade plant near the front entrance of a home or business
- Give jade plants as gifts for new businesses, housewarmings, and weddings
- Maintain the plant carefully — a healthy jade plant signals financial wellbeing for the household
The species has become similarly embraced in Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and overseas Chinese feng shui practice.
In Western houseplant culture, jade plant is one of the most-recommended beginner succulents alongside [[aloe-vera]]. The species is easy to propagate (a single fallen leaf will root and produce a new plant), tolerates neglect, and survives essentially any indoor lighting condition above minimal.
The plant is mildly toxic to dogs and cats — contains compounds causing vomiting and depression, though serious poisonings are rare.
See also
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- Enables: [[food-sovereignty]]
- Shares approach with: [[aloe-vera]] · [[agave]]
- Parallels: [[abundance]]
- Member of: [[plants]]
Sources
- Wikipedia — Jade plant
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