Have you ever looked at your charming little jade plant and wondered if it could outlive your bookshelf, your couch, or even you? It’s a common thought among gardeners who fall in love with this sturdy, beautiful succulent. You see a small plant in a pot and hope it grows into one of those magnificent,…
Have you ever admired those beautiful, sturdy succulent plants with glossy, coin-like leaves and wondered if you could grow one yourself? Maybe you’ve even tried, only to find your plant looking a little sad and leggy. I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can grow a stunning plante de jade! This wonderful succulent, also…
It’s a heart-sinking moment every plant parent dreads. You wake up after an unexpectedly frosty night, look at your beautiful jade plant, and see limp, dark, mushy leaves. It’s a common sight, and it’s easy to feel like you’ve failed your green friend. But please, don’t rush to the compost bin just yet! I’m here…
There’s a quiet moment every plant parent dreads. You’re admiring your beautiful, resilient jade plant, and you notice… something. Tiny, brown, waxy bumps clinging to the stems and the undersides of those plump, green leaves. Maybe you’ve even felt a strange, sticky residue on the leaves. It’s a sinking feeling, isn’t it? I’m here to…
Have you looked at your beloved jade plant lately and thought it’s looking a bit… stretched? You’re not alone. That once-compact, tree-like succulent is now tall, sparse, and reaching for the sky with long, weak stems. It’s a classic case of a “leggy” plant, and it happens to the best of us. I know it…
There’s a special kind of dread that sinks in when you notice something wrong with a beloved houseplant. You see those unsightly specks on your otherwise perfect jade plant, and your mind starts racing. Are they a sign of disease? Did I do something wrong? It’s a feeling every plant parent knows well. I want…
Have you ever looked at your beautiful, thriving jade plant and thought, “I wish I had ten more of these”? There’s something so satisfying about their plump, glossy leaves and sturdy, tree-like form. They’re a symbol of good luck and friendship, making them the perfect plant to have and to share. If the idea of…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your beautiful jade plant, with its sturdy trunk and glossy, coin-like leaves, suddenly dotted with ugly, white, cottony fluff. It’s a moment that makes any plant parent’s heart sink. You’ve nurtured this plant, and now it’s under attack. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Seeing these pests…
Have you ever stood in a plant nursery, admiring a houseplant with sturdy, glossy green leaves, and thought to yourself, “Is that a Jade Plant or a ZZ Plant?” If so, you’re in great company! It’s one of the most common questions I hear from fellow gardeners, and many wonder if the jade plant and…