jade plant
noun
: any of several succulent plants (genus Crassula) of the orpine family cultivated as foliage plants
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One corner by the driveway has a large jade plant.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Watering plants with an ice cube has become a commonplace care hack, especially among orchid growers and for plants that aren't sensitive to temperature extremes, or that are very hardy—like jade plants or spider plants.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
This helps to moderate moisture levels in the potting mix and slows jade plant growth so the plants don’t get too top-heavy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
The Tricolor rendition of the common jade plant (Crassula ovata) has green and gold foliage edged in pink.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Watering plants with an ice cube has become a commonplace care hack, especially among orchid growers and for plants that aren't sensitive to temperature extremes, or that are very hardy—like jade plants or spider plants.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
This helps to moderate moisture levels in the potting mix and slows jade plant growth so the plants don’t get too top-heavy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
The Tricolor rendition of the common jade plant (Crassula ovata) has green and gold foliage edged in pink.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jade plant
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“Jade plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jade%20plant. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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