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Crested Chinese Jade

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sinocrassula yunnanensis f. cristata

Genus

Sinocrassula

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Crested Chinese Jade

💦 Water

How often to water your Crested Chinese Jade

Crested Chinese 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Crested Chinese Jade in your home

Crested Chinese Jade may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Crested Chinese Jade

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crested Chinese 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 Crested Chinese Jade after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Brand new baby! Any helpful tips? She’s tiny so I know one breath out of line can cost me. Watering (distilled/regular? How frequent?), light? I have her about 4-6 inches from a grow light (it’s been 2 days lol).

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Crested Chinese 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.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Crested Chinese Jade is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crested Chinese Jade can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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 Crested Chinese 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!