The jade plant, also known as Crassulaovata, is an easy to grow dicot foliage plant with thick waxy oval leaves that are opposite and spoon-shaped without petioles. It has thick green stems that look woody when older, small dimples on top of leaves, and produces small white and pink star-shaped flowers in winter. The jade plant prefers a south window, drying well between waterings, and propagating from leaf buds or stem cuttings with adequate drainage to avoid overwatering issues or pests like mealy bugs or scale.

1. Jade Plant CrassulaovataGroup: Foliage PlantType of Plant: DicotLeaf Arrangement: OppositeIdentification:Thick waxy oval leaves, sometimes with red edgesLeaves somewhat spoon shaped with no petioleThick green stem, looks woody when olderSmall dimples evident on top surfaceFlowers, groups of small white with pink stars in winter

2. Jade Plant CrassulaovataWater: Let dry well between watering Light: South window Propagation: Leaf bud or stem cutting Culture: Easy to grow if adequate drainage is provided Problems: Overwatering, mealy bug, scale