jade plant

noun

: any of several succulent plants (genus Crassula) of the orpine family cultivated as foliage plants

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Ahead, gardening experts share the common reasons a jade plant loses its leaves—and how to save it. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 The same applies to other common succulents like haworthia and jade plants. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026 In Feng Shui principles, jade plants are believed to attract wealth, prosperity and promote positive energy flow. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jade plant

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jade plant was in 1944

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“Jade plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jade%20plant. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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