HousePlants

I am almost sure that this is a jade plant. Jade plants are classified as “cacti/Succulent”. I did not buy this plant, I cut a chunk (with roots) out before my mother-in-law gave her plant away. At the time, I had no idea what it was called and I did not want to miss out, that is why I cut me a chunk.

I really like the “leaves”, they seem to have gel inside like an aloe vera (just not a squishy). This is kind of a Duh observation, but I have noticed that when it needs water the leaves get harder.
Mine is not as “full” as some of the ones in pictures I have seen online. I think I stressed the plant with the way I cut it.
The jade green color of the plant is beautiful and it contrasts well with the tan/light brown stem. The stem does not start that color. It changes as the branches grow and the leaves fall off. You can see it better from pictures of other jade plants (Google jade plant), as I said mine is weak.

Jade is an indoor/outdoor plant (Zones 9-11). Supposedly it is hardy, I have even read “indestructible”. However, I beg to differ.
They like the sun so east and southern windows are recommended for a jade plant indoors. I have moved mine around and it does seem make a difference, of course I only have southern facing windows. However, one gets more light then the other.

Watering is suggested once a week in the summer, for dry climates you may need to water it more then that. Water it on a once a week schedule, just check the soils dryness half way through the “week” between regular watering. Of course, all that goes out the window if the plant just does not like the way you are watering it. The one I have is that way. I am hoping that it will do better next spring/summer since it will be the second “season” for it after I cut it away from its parent plant.

In the winter watering is plant requires monitoring, it only needs enough water to keep the leaves from shriveling.

I am not real into the “soil” aspect of growing plants (look up: see if there is word for growing indoor plants?)
I believe the saying that explains it best is “its all Greek to me”. All the books and resources I have look at say it prefers nutritious, sandy soil when outdoors and porous soil when potted, however it will tolerate just about any soil. I use the same soil for all my plants.

* Just make sure the soil has good drainage.

Propagation methods of jade plants are: seeds, cutting/grafting.

I have not tried growing a jade plant from seed. If I could find some seeds or when my plant blooms and forms seeds I would try it.

*Sow seeds in spring or early summer