Scientists call the plant Crassula Ovata..
Among commoners it is known as Jade Plant, Lucky Plant..
..Money Tree, and other names depending on the variety..
and symbolism..
These names really capture the meaning..
..and benefits of the Jade Plant..
Let’s us first take a look on Cecilia’s story!
The first Jade Plant I ever received was a housewarming gift…
I had no idea that Jade Plants were typically given as housewarming gifts to friends..
..moving into new homes as a sign of prosperity and friendship..
My knowledge of Jade Plants only increased lately..
..after adopting a large and troubled plant from a garage sale..
When I went to visit my friend three months ago..
..I noticed she had a massive Jade Plant in her Dining Room corner..
She told me that she inherited it from her mom when she moved to a smaller house..
I was wowed by the Jade Plant..
which had been her grandmother’s for over 60 years!
I had never seen a houseplant so old!
My interest in Jade Plants led me to begin searching for information..
..not only on the care for them..
..but also on their symbolism and benefits..
JADE PLANT ORIGINS
This is the most common indoor houseplant..
.due to its ease of maintenance, beauty and symbolism for many..
The Jade Plant is native to Mozambique and South Africa..
A Jade Plant can be as tall as 5′ in height..
..if properly cared for in its natural habitat..
..and when properly cared for even indoors..
JADE PLANT SYMBOLISM AND BENEFITS
SYMBOLISM
“Jade by the door, poor no more!”
Have you ever heard this famous asian saying?
In Asia..
..people believe that Jade Plants activate financial energies..
Stored water in the leaves..
it’s like..
..stored wealth and abundance..
The Jade Plant has been known to bring prosperity..
..and friendship to those who own it..
“Prosperity is the state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status. Prosperity often encompasses wealth but also includes other factors which can be independent of wealth to varying degrees, such as happiness and health.”
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary
Jade Plant symbolises good luck in Feng Shui..
..It gives out “CHI” (positive energy) which is health-giving and beneficial.
Symbolically..
..a flowering Jade stands for great friendship, good luck, and prosperity..
More precisely..
..the leaves and flowers of the jade represent the natural energy, joy, and fragrance of friendship.
Different meanings can be attached to its location within space.
An indoor plant placed outside entrances of homes..
..offices and restaurants welcomes prosperity and good fortune.
I’m not going to lie to you…
Having the location East in your home brings health and harmony to your family.
Locations in the South East bring good luck.
In West locations, Jade Plants bring creativity and good luck to children.
Teachers and mentors have better luck at locations in the northwest.
The Feng Shui theory suggests..
..that Jade Plants should not be placed in the bedroom or bathroom..
..because the water in those places can sweep the positive energy away.
BENEFITS
Jade Plants are believed..
..to possess medicinal and non-medicinal benefits..
Check this out:
- Keeping a jade plant by your bedside table is a great way to air clean your home while you sleep.
- This plant symbolizes good luck and consistency as an evergreen plant.
- It requires little maintenance, (refer to this article’s care section for more details).
- Jade Plants and their extracts are used by some African communities or tribes including the Chinese to treat wounds, stomach upsets, warts, and diabetes, with tea made from the leaves.
- In addition to its beauty, it adds a touch of sophistication to any space
JADE PLANT CARE
Jade Plants are one of the easiest houseplants to care for..
..which is why they are widely distributed in the world.
Spectacular white or delicate pink flowers..
..can grow on Jade Plants if they are properly maintained.
You need to know some essentials about Jade Plant care.
..to ensure your plant thrives, so here they are..
However, before we get started..
..we need to let you know that this plant is not safe for your pets..
..Keep them out of their reach.
LIGHT
Succulents thrive under lots of light, including the Jade Plant.
Plants are best with some direct sunlight exposure in the morning..
..to grow full and lush.
Too little light will cause the plant to grow leggy.
WATERING
Jade Plants require thorough watering..
..which is the most important factor for their care.
You need to be careful not to let it dry out completely..
or water it too often, as they are prone to root rot..
You should water only when the top soil comes to a soft touch..
Jade plants require good drainage in both their pots and soil.
I have seen way too many leggy Jade plants in terracotta pots without proper drainage.
It’s best to use succulent/cactus mix in terracotta pot with drainage holes.
FERTILIZING
During the growing season..
..this plant is commonly under-fertilized..
..since most people tend to think..
.. it doesn’t require additional feeding as it is so easy to grow.
If you water this plant during the growing season..
..it’s a good habit to feed it once a week..
..or whenever your schedule allows..
with a liquid fertilizer containing 20-20-20..
..which is typically a generic cactus and succulent fertilizer recipe.
REPOTTING
Repotting shouldn’t be necessary every few years..
..so if you notice the soil shrinking..
..or if you notice a mold outbreak..
..or signs of root decay..
..then repotting is one of your options.
What’s the bottom line?
Water your Jade Plant lightly for a week after repotting it..
..then stop watering it altogether in order to avoid root rot.
Sums Up
Jade Plants are thought to be a good symbol of friendship..
.because they are easy to propagate.
Regarding Jade Plants..
I hold them in high regard.
And most importantly..
..they’re easy to care for.
I believe they are beautiful.
I believe in their significance and meaning.
This is an easy-to-grow plant that will appeal to anyone..
..from avid gardeners to beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
A plant bringing prosperity and friendship to our home and, why not, the office..
..who doesn’t want that?
Conclusion
A number of plants have been categorized in Feng Shui..
..as good luck plants.
One of them is Jade Plants..
Lucky plants, Money Tree, and any other names..
is the symbolism from belief..
So feel free to believe the symbolism and benefits from jade plants..
Leave the comment below if you only believe in scientifically..
..or believe the jade plant as good symbolism..
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