Symbol of good luck and prosperity, Jade Plant is an excellent addition to your home decor. Discover the benefits of adding the succulent plants to your garden.
Plants are a terrific way to decorate your home. We all aspire to live a life of prosperity and abundance, and the succulent Jade plant is just the right one. Jade, also popular as ‘Money Plants,’ is a deep green plant with round leaves resembling coins. Adding Jade to your home’s interiors is a powerful way to invite prosperity. Various cultures regard Jade as a talisman of good fortune. Let’s explore more about the mystical properties of Jade plants.
Jade plant for home
Succulent jade plants are native to their own country, South Africa. Their thick, fleshy leaves and stem are well-known for their ability to store water, allowing the plant to thrive even in dry climates. They are the perfect table décor item as they can easily thrive indoors. Place these majestic plants in a prominent location, like your desk or the entrance. They are surely going to attract the attention of your guests.
The “money plant” Crassula ovata, often called the “Jade plant,” has round, plump leaves resembling coins. The plant’s dark green colour inspired the name. The belief that this plant attracts prosperity and brings financial success makes it popular among many. It also symbolises resilience and abundance with its drought-resistant and water-storing leaves, and its minimal upkeep makes it popular in homes and offices.
Two prominent succulent plants, Jade and Elephant Bush, are sometimes mixed up with one another because of their similar appearance. Despite of their appearance, both plants are unique in their characteristics:
Sunlight effect: The elephant bush has small, teardrop-shaped leaves. In sunlight, the pale green colour changes to a crimson hue. Whereas Jade plants have round, glossy leaves that are thick and fleshy, deep green and their leaves can turn a vibrant shade of red when exposed to bright light.
Growth Habit: Both can be found in southern Africa, although in distinct regions. While jade plants are more common in sandy areas, elephant bushes prefer rocky terrain.
Size: Elephant bush, as the name suggests, grow taller and can even reach a height of fifteen feet, while Jade is a more indoor plant, yet their size can be somewhere close to six feet.
Indoor and Outdoor Jades
Do you know our dear mother nature offers around 1400 varieties of Jade worldwide? Selecting your perfect jade plant can get confusing. Here is a list of the most loved varieties.
Silver Dollar Jade
Also known as blue buddha bush, they have stunning silver leaves with burgundy edges.
BlueBird Money plant
The leaves on this variety are slightly different from the rest of the Jade varieties, making it a popular pick for your home garden. With a mix of green, aqua and cream coloured foliage, the BlueBird Jade makes for a delightful sight.
Botany Bay
Recently added to the Jade family in 2011, the Botany Bay is a symbol of abundance and prosperity. It is know to bring an aura of lucky vibes.
Harbor Lights
Being a very attractive winter plant with red tinges to the tips of the green leaves, the Harbour Lights is a go-to choice for many jade admirers.
Gollum Jade
Popularly known as finger jade due to its tubular shape, they are an ideal addition to the seaside garden during winter.
Little Jade Tree
Perfect as a Bonsai, these small trees add elegance to your surroundings and are popular as wedding gifts.
Caring for Jade Plant
How to take care of jade plant?
The tender plants, placed outdoors or indoors, need little attention and can live for many years with appropriate care. Some common tips on care and upkeep are
- Hydrate
Water your plants when the soil feels dry, but be careful not to overwater, as this can cause root rot.
- Jade soil
To keep up the growth, provide essential nutrients by fertilizing the soil occasionally.
- Prune
To grow your jade bonsai appropriately, prune it in March or during the monsoons.
- Sunlight
Ensure adequate sunlight is received by your jade plant, warm sun helps keep pests such as spider mites and mealybugs at bay.
- Bonus tip
For Jade Bonsai, maintain a stable temperature and humidity.
Jade plant uses
- These are great air purifiers; they improve indoor air quality.
- The plant can assist in increasing the humidity levels in your home.
- In China, it is popular to treat various ailments, including nausea, coughing, and diabetes.
- They don’t require frequent watering and can tolerate various light conditions.
- Placing them in the southeast corner of your home promotes prosperity and abundance.
- Enjoy jade tea, which is said to have health benefits; it improves digestion and boosts your immune system.
- The greens can be trimmed to form a bonsai, making them a popular choice for indoor decor.
- A word of caution – Jade plant is toxic for your little furry friends – both cats and dogs. Make sure to avoid any exposure to your pet family.
The Spiritual side of Jade
The Jade plant enjoys spiritual mentions across many cultures and traditions. The succulent plant is famous as a symbol of abundance, financial gain and prosperity in Feng Shui, Wabi Sabi and Vastu Shastra.
Jade plant in Feng-Shui
As on of the Feng Shui plants, it is known as the Friendship Tree, Lucky Plant, or Money Plant and symbolises friendship and fortune.
Vastu-Shastra
Amongst all the Vastu-approved houseplants , the Jade plant is recognised as an auspicious plant to uplift the energies of your surroundings and boost good luck into the home. We recommend placing the Jade plant in your home’s east or southeast corner to attract wealth and prosperity.
Wabi-Sabi
A Japanese philosophy, Wabi-Sabi celebrates the inherent charm in simple and unadorned things. Gift a Jade plant to your loved ones as a bonsai to welcome tranquil beauty and to calm the environment.
The Jade plant is a beautiful indoor plant that personifies a spiritual connection across many cultures and traditions. These miniature plants are a must-have to uplift the energies of your home and bring tranquillity to your surroundings. Let us know in the comments if you have a favourite type of Jade.