Jade plants are popular “money plants” symbolizing luck, grow into tree-like succulents easily propagated from leaves, can live for decades, and their leaves sometimes get red tips in bright sun, resembling jade coins, but they are toxic to pets. They store water, making them drought-tolerant, and are native to South Africa, often gifted for good fortune.
Lucky & Symbolic
Good Fortune: Known as “Money Plant,” “Friendship Tree,” or “Dollar Plant,” they symbolize wealth, luck, and prosperity in Feng Shui.
Housewarming Gift: Often given as housewarming gifts to bring good fortune to a new home or business.
Growth & Appearance
Slow & Steady: A slow-growing succulent that can become a large, tree-like shrub over many years, developing a gnarled trunk.
Coin-Like Leaves: Their glossy, rounded leaves resemble jade coins, reinforcing their association with wealth.
Sun-Kissed Tips: In bright sunlight, the leaf edges can develop red tips, adding to their appeal.