Jade plant is also known as Taiwanese rubber plant – both epithet which have been inspired by its deep greenish color rather than its factual origin .
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In spite of its name , the Chinese rubber plant come from southerly Africa . It is a many - branched , fatheaded - stem succulent with heavy , spoonful - shaped , jade - green leaves that are march in red in full sun . There are also variegated clones with ashen to tap striping . Mature plants flower in winter with clusters of pinkish to white , sensation - shape blooms .
The jade plant life will hold out under very adverse condition , but its unattackable upright piano stems will become weak and weepy in poor lighter .
Jade Plant Quick Facts
Scientific Name : Crassula argentea ( Crassula portulacea )
Common Names : Jade Plant , Chinese Rubber Plant
Light Requirement for Jade Plant : Bright luminousness to Full Sun
piddle Requirementfor Jade Plant : Drench , Let Dry
Humidityfor Jade PlantAverage Home
Temperaturefor Jade Plant : House to Cool
Fertilizerfor Jade Plant : Balanced
pot Mixfor Jade Plant : Cactus
Propagation of Jade Plant : Leaf Cuttings , Stem Cuttings
Decorative Usefor Jade Plant : Floor , Table
Care Ratingfor Jade Plant : Very comfortable
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Larry Hodgson is a full time garden author out of Quebec City in the heart of French Canada where he grows well over 3,000 species and varieties . His book credits includeMaking the Most of Shade , The Garden Lovers Guide to Canada , Perennials for Every Purpose , Annuals for Every Purpose , Houseplants for Dummies , andOrtho ’s Complete Guide to Houseplants , as well as other deed of conveyance in English and French . He ’s the winner of the Perennial Plant Association ’s 2006 Garden Media Award .
