Full sun, a free draining soil that holds no perched water. Don't over-water - wait until the leaves start to lose turgidity and crinkle a bit if you're in doubt.

Al

Hi Rose,

Other than the advice above, try going over to the Cactus & Succulent Forum next door as it were (see the top of this page). There you'll find many posts about Jade care & its various aspects (also an FAQ about Jades as well).

1.) Try keeping them on the cooler side in the winter if possible.--They'll do better over winter in the 60's (if not lower)than the 70's.

2.) Make sure your soil is fast draining (work in a generous amount of coarse sand).

3.) Don't over pot your plant--they'll be fine slightly snug in the container (albeit potentially top heavy).

4.) Water very, very sparingly in the winter.--I probably water mine every three weeks in the winter.

5.) Try to provide as much sun as possible indoors.

6.) If possible, summer it outdoors and increase watering frequency.--If your summer is hot and sunny, they'll be able to take take the extra water.

If you're having a problems with jades chances are it's due to overwatering--especially in the winter. This is really a plant that thrives on a certain degree of benign neglect. Good luck!

Hi.......this is the first time I have seen someone say for jades to be kept in cooler temps (the 60's) is that right thats good for them, my down stairs is cooler, 60's, maybe I should move them all down there???
linda

Hi Linda,

I have kept a few in temps that cool, and they thrived. Some even cooler..You just have to be careful about watering..Keep your Jades on the very dry side and provide full sun..:-)

Take care,

Mike