Crassula Ovata Jade

Royal Money Tree (Crassula ovata)

Get ready to bring an absolute botanical classic into your home or office, the energy of prosperity and the most famous mini tree in the world of houseplants - the stunning Money Tree (Crassula ovata / also known as the jade tree or monkey tree)! This South African masterpiece of nature is a legendary and indispensable design element, which is famous for its exceptional hardiness and ability to attract financial good fortune to the home (according to the philosophy of feng shui). The plant's greatest pride, magnet and its unmistakable hallmark is its breathtaking silhouette: on a strong, perfectly smooth leaves arranged along a fleshy trunk, glossy, thick oval leaves in a beautiful emerald green (jade) shade, which can develop a delicate, a rosy edge. It has now grown to a lovely size, strong, distinctly dense and very promising 15 cm a large plant in a compact 11 cm in a pot. It is the most prestigious, the most tasteful and reliable gift a housewarming gift, new entrepreneurs, for an office opening and anyone who is looking for a visually stunning, a long-lasting and absolutely undemanding natural wonder!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

• ☀️ Light: Bright, a bright and sunny environment! Here lies the secret to this plant's dense crown and rosy leaf tips: the money tree needs plenty of light. Place it on the brightest (south-, southeast- or west-facing) windowsills. In insufficient light (shade), it will start stretching out, the leaves will become sparse, pale, and the trunk won't be able to support the weight of the crown, creating a crooked and unattractive plant.

• 💧 Watering: Extremely rare, minimal and very cautious - this plant is a classic succulent, whose thick leaves and trunk are full of water reserves! Water the plant thoroughly, but ONLY when the soil in the pot is completely, 100% dry all the way down to the very bottom of the pot! It absolutely cannot tolerate its roots sitting in stagnant water of the saucer. Excess water must always be poured out after watering, otherwise, the roots and trunk will literally rot within a few days. Reduce watering drastically in winter.

• 🌡️ Temperature/Humidity: It thrives in normal room temperatures (+18°C to +25°C). This plant tolerates dry indoor air with absolutely no problems, the heat of the heating season and requires absolutely no misting.

• 🐾 Keep away from pets and children: The money tree is toxic to pets (especially cats and dogs). Chewing or swallowing its leaves can cause vomiting, lethargy and coordination problems.

🏠 BEST ROOM:

• Sunny windowsills, bright desks, and office spaces, where this compact tree silhouette will get sunlight and (according to popular belief) attract success and prosperity.

• Modern, classic, Japanese (Zen), or minimalist interiors, where clean, natural geometric lines and a bonsai-worthy silhouette create visual order.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Height: 15 cm (compact, a remarkably sturdy and healthy young money tree plant with a trunk that is beginning to form)

• Pot diameter: 11 cm

⚠️ A note and a dose of reality about money trees: Plants are living organisms, and, although the money tree is considered the gold standard of hardy houseplants, it has a unique way of communicating with its owner. An important botanical fact: If the plant’s leaves become soft, wrinkled and begin to thin, it simply needs water - give it a drink, and the leaves will become firm again. However, if the leaves turn yellow, translucent and begin falling off en masse at even a light touch, it’s a clear warning sign that the plant is drowning and its roots are rotting. The money tree grows slowly, but over the years it can grow into a massive, a heavy, impressive indoor tree, which can live for decades. When you repot it in the future, BE SURE TO use special, sandy, highly porous cactus/succulent soil mix (mixed generously with gravel) and choose a heavy, a stable ceramic pot, Yes, the fleshy crown will become very heavy over time and may topple over in a plastic pot.