Why use jade plants “Crassula arborescens” as an indoor office plant?

Jade Plant

Crassula arborescens

1. Light Level: Medium

2. Water Level: Low

The name comes from Latin; Crassula means “thick” and arborescens means “tree forming.” These plants must have good drainage; overwatering can quickly cause plant loss. The best care will include a conservative watering schedule. Never let this plant sit in a saucer of water!

3. Typically, all healthy Jades will bloom, usually around Christmas, in the northern hemisphere. Blooming is triggered by the natural shortening of the days. If your plant is in a room which usually has lights turned on at night, it will more than likely fail to bloom for you.

4. Country of Origin

South Africa and Namibia

5. Maintenance Tips

This plant tolerates low humidity well, and the main trick is to let the growing medium dry out fairly well between waterings.

6. Jade plants have an active and a dormant growing cycle. Watering and feeding are determined by the cycle. During the spring and summer months keep the growing medium slightly moist . Water liberally, but allow for slight drying between watering. Remove any excess water from the saucer.

7. In lower light, the plant will begin stretching.

8. Pests and Problems

The main problem with Jade plants is root rot, caused by root suffocation from overwatering. The leaves begin to shrivel, and the plant may become reddish in appearance, with soft stems. Often, by the time you notice the overwatering symptoms, it is too late.

We at Plantscape Designs Inc. Massachusetts uses these different and unique succulents in our south exposure office building atriums and inside gardens located in Burlington, MA.

Testimonials Officeworks / Burlington Massachusetts

” Great installation. All plants fit well in our modern wall unit planter dividers. Biophilic solutions merging with our contemporary wall unit office planter dividers which at as live privacy social barriers.” Both aesthetically and healthy function for corporate offices”

Rebecca Morris

office Manager

Burlington Massachusetts

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It’s Not Always About Flowers With Interior Office Plant Design

When we think of adding a colorful accent to our indoor office plants we often think about cut flowers or a flowering potted plant. Actually there is another option. Tropical foliage plants that have beautiful colored leaves. If your office has the right conditions, bright light and warm temperature, there is an unlimited selection of plants that have colorful foliage and variegated leaves. Crotons, Cordyline, Rex begonias, Stromanthe are just a few that can brighten your office with some color. We use many of these on locations in the Boston metro area. Colored leafy botanicals have unlimited plant possibilities.

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Why Use Jade Plants in Your Corporate Interior office Designs Burlington, Massachusetts

Why use jade plants “Crassula arborescens” as an indoor office plant?

Testimonials Officeworks / Burlington Massachusetts

It’s Not Always About Flowers With Interior Office Plant Design