Quick Facts
LightFull sun to partial shade
WaterTypical succulent needs
Maximum Length4 feet / 1.2 m
Growth HabitTrailing
HardinessUSDA Zone 10a
Minimum Temperature30°F / -1.1°C
PropagationCuttings and seeds
ToxicityGenerally non-toxic
DormancySummer dormant
Flower ColorOrange
Identification
LeavesGreen oval leaves overlap along thick stems.
StemsStems arch and trail as they lengthen.
FlowersRare orange flowers may appear on mature plants.
UseWorks as a container spiller or warm-climate ground cover.
How to Grow Trailing Jade
Light
Provide bright light to prevent weak, stretched growth.
Water
Use the soak and dry method and reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil
Use well-draining succulent soil in a container with an open drainage hole.
Temperature
Bring indoors before temperatures reach 30°F (-1.1°C).
Propagation
Cuttings
- Remove a healthy stem with a sterile tool.
- Let the cutting callous for several days.
- Plant in well-draining soil.
- Water after the soil dries completely.
Seeds
- Sow in a loose succulent medium.
- Start indoors under a grow light in cooler regions.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Kleinia |
| Species | Kleinia petraea |
Name: Trailing Jade is not the same plant as the common Jade Plant, Crassula ovata.
Sources and Image Attribution
Plant details are compiled from the existing Xerophyte.Garden profile.
Primary image by Pieter Pelser via Wikimedia Commons.
