Crassula Ovata 'Pink Jade'

Pink Jade Plant (Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty') Care Guide

The Pink Jade Plant is a beautiful, low-maintenance succulent known for its pink-tinted leaves and star-shaped pink flowers. Here's how to care for it:

🌞 Light

• Best: Bright, indirect sunlight or full sun.

• Indoor placement: Near a south or west-facing window.

• Outdoor placement: Partial sun to full sun, but gradually acclimate it to direct sun to avoid leaf burn.

💧 Watering

• Water deeply but infrequently.

• Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

• In summer (growing season): every 1–2 weeks.
  

• Avoid overwatering – it's the most common cause of root rot.

🌱 Soil

• Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix.

• You can also make your own: mix regular potting soil with sand or perlite (2:1 ratio).

🪴 Potting

• Use a pot with drainage holes.

• Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound, preferably in spring.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temp: 18–24°C (65–75°F)

• Normal household humidity is fine.

🌸 Fertilizer

• Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

• Use a diluted succulent fertilizer or balanced houseplant fertilizer.

• Do not fertilize during winter dormancy.

✂️ Pruning

• Prune to maintain shape or encourage bushiness.

• Remove dead or leggy stems in spring.

🐛 Common Issues

• Soft, mushy leaves: Overwatering.

• Wrinkled leaves: Underwatering.

• Pale or leggy growth: Not enough light.

• Pests: Watch for mealybugs, aphids, and spider mites.