Plant Care Tiger Jade

Tiger Jade

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About Tiger Jade

Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!

Taxonomy

Crassula cooperi
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Crassula exilis subsp. cooperi

How to care for Tiger Jade

💦 Water

How often to water your Tiger Jade

Water needs for Tiger Jade
0.5 cups
every 12

Tiger Jade needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Tiger Jade

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tiger Jade in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tiger Jade: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tiger Jade love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tiger Jade does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tiger Jade in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tiger Jade

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tiger Jade: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tiger Jade after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tiger Jade thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tiger Jade Water Frequency →

Tiger Jade Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tiger Jade requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Tiger Jade Light Requirements →

Tiger Jade Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tiger Jade is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Tiger Jade enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Tiger Jade Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Tiger Jade is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Tiger Jade →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tiger Jade →


💩 Fertilizer

Tiger Jade grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Tiger Jade →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Tiger Jade to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Tiger Jade is native to South Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tiger Jade can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tiger Jade Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Tiger Jade. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Tiger Jade

Tiger Jade

Tiger Jade


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Tiger Jade has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
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08/22/2021

I can’t figure out if I planted it correctly because it’s kind of creeping instead of growing upward but from what i’ve read it’s suitable in a hanging pot and it seems to be doing alright despite how it looks. Idk. It’s kinda cute.

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