The Crassula ovata or jade tree, which brings luck and prosperity according to Feng Shui, is a succulent plant that is easy to grow. It does not need pruning, just regular watering and exposure to full sun.
Native to Africa, Crassula ovata is also known as the jade tree . It is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassualaceae family and the genus Crassula , which you have probably already noticed. In fact, it is on the market in most garden centers and in some cases even in the garden section of some supermarkets.
It is easy to grow both in full soil and in pots and, in the right conditions, could amaze you with the beauty of its bloom. And that’s not all. If you want to grow this succulent in pots, place it to the right of the main entrance and the house , facing north. According to Feng Shui, this is in fact the most suitable apposition for the plant to bring good luck and prosperity to the house and those who live in it.
Features of the system
The Crassula ovata has the appearance of a shrub with a light brown stem that is very branched. The leaves are oval, very fleshy and light green, sometimes with red edges. Another characteristic of the leaves of the Crassula ovata is that they contain a lot of water and for this reason they are always very plump. Even the stems have a fleshy consistency and branch out, giving life to a round hair .
Exhibition
The Crassula ovata loves light and heat: for this reason it appreciates a location in full sun , even better if it is close to a wall so that temperatures remain high even at night. Instead, pay attention to low temperatures because this succulent cannot withstand temperatures below -7 ° C.
blossom
The flowering of Crassula ovata is concentrated from April to June . The flowers are pale pink or white, have a characteristic star shape and are all grouped in clusters on the branches of the plant.
soil and fertilizer
The best soil for Crassula ovata is a mixture of equal parts green potting soil and sand . In full soil, this succulent grows well in sandy or gravelly soils that provide good drainage . As for fertilization, however, during the vegetative activity, that is, from May to November, it is necessary to give the plant a specific product for succulents with balanced amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and important trace elements to ensure the development of the plant.
irrigation
The Crassula ovata needs to be watered regularly when the soil is dry on the surface. The ideal is to always use water at room temperature and preferably obtained from precipitation and then from rainwater .
pruning
This plant is easy to grow (we said so), so it does not need pruning, it is enough to remove the branches and leaves that dry out.
diseases and pests
Crassulla ovata is not particularly susceptible to diseases and pests and when grown, attention must be paid to watering and its exposure. Too much water can cause the stem to rot, too little water can cause the leaves to lose their color. Drafts or low temperatures can instead cause the leaves to fall off and the plant to wither. Last but not least, beware of mealybugs , which must be eliminated with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and water.
