If the plant is nice, and esp if you put it in a nice container, I think that's fine.

If she likes plants, I think it’s a marvelous idea. You’re acknowledging her kindness and repurposing something instead of just buying more stuff. I’d also write a brief note thanking her for her kindness, with an example or two from over the years.

She likes flowers, but does she have plants in her house? I would lean towards asking if she wanted it.

Tacky is in the eye of the beholdeR. The question is really would she think it is tacky?

Personally I would welcome a healthy, established plant.

If you found the same plant, same size, same condition, at your local florist or garden center would you think it was tacky? Probably not. It’s a plant. Someone had to grow it. I second the comment above to put it in a pretty container.

Does she like plants? Is she capable of caring for it? If not, then no. I've tired of watering plants and have cut back on my house plants by a lot.

I thnk it's a very sweet idea. I agree with putting it in a nice container. Jade plants are so easy to care for. Also agree with writing her a note. THIS (your post) is what Christmas is about!

I agree with the others that it's not tacky, but thoughtful and kind. I would not hesitate to give her the plant, with a lovely note as has been suggested.

Presentation will be everything with this. A beautiful pot, a nice bow and a heartfelt note will make the difference between tacky or not.

Oh, I don't know...one has to have space - the right light and the desire to care for another living thing...she might love plants, but does she want a jade plant or anymore plants? I would ask first - maybe say I would so love to give you a jade plant but want to check with you first....

(I don't think giving a plant is tacky at all!)

Jade plants are hard to grow even for those of us with a green thumb. :) Does she already have houseplants and maybe succulents? If not, I wouldn't give it to her. It's not tacky though, a very nice thought.

What is “elderly”? And, i, like Oakley, have never had luck with jade plants, but my college roommate brought one with her to our dorm, and still has it 50 years later! DH cares for the few houseplants we have now, so I would not welcome one to take care of on my own. I agree it certainly is not tacky, but it seems sort of like giving her a new responsibility; that’s why I ask how elderly she is.

If she's a lover of plants and has house plants and loves them, then yeah, it would be a wonderful gift! Has she been admiring this Jade plant of yours? If so, then it would be great to give it to her! I can think of one person that is a friend of mine that would be over the moon at a house plant even if it just came from my collection because she loves all plants!

You said she likes flowers, so why don't you give her flowers? A jade plant is not flowers.