Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade

General Care for Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade

Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade grows well in pots, container gardens, or hanging baskets, adding spiller to succulent arrangements as its stems grow long and trail. It can also be used as ground cover in rock gardens.

Watering

Senecio jacobsenii has typical watering needs for a succulent. Use the soak and dry method, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

This Senecio is not cold hardy; if growing in an area that gets colder than 30°F (-1.1°C), bring it indoors for the winter months. It requires bright sunlight to prevent stretching. Indoors, place it under a grow light or near a sunny window.

How to Propagate Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade

Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade can be propagated from cuttings or seeds.

Cuttings

To propagate from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant and allow it to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water when the soil has completely dried out.

Seeds

Sow Trailing Jade seeds in well-draining soil. If you live in Zone 10a or above, you can grow them outdoors. For cooler areas, start indoors under a grow light or on a seed mat.

Commonly Mistaken For

Due to its name, this succulent is often confused with Crassula ovata Jade.

Also Known As

This succulent has recently been reclassified as Kleinia petraea.