Studies show that 78% of indoor gardeners choose jade plants as their first succulent, thanks to their remarkable adaptability and forgiving nature. You’ll find these resilient plants thriving in various indoor conditions, from bright windowsills to partially shaded corners. While the classic jade plant remains a staple, you’re about to discover 15 stunning varieties that’ll transform your living space into a lush sanctuary, each with its own unique characteristics and care requirements.

1. Baby Jade Succulent

The Baby Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Minima’) is a miniature version of the classic Jade Plant, typically growing to only 2-3 feet tall. This compact succulent features small, rounded leaves that grow in opposing pairs along thick stems, creating a dense, tree-like appearance. The leaves are a bright green color and can develop reddish edges when exposed to sufficient sunlight. Like its larger cousin, the Baby Jade is known for its hardiness and longevity as a houseplant.

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun
  • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
  • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
  • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
  • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity; prefers dry conditions
  • Fertilizer: Feed with diluted succulent fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
  • Container: Pot with drainage holes; terracotta recommended for moisture control

2. Variegated Elephant Bush Jade

The Variegated Elephant Bush Jade (Portulacaria afra variegata) is a striking succulent with small, round leaves featuring cream-white and green variegation. Unlike the standard Elephant Bush, this variety grows more slowly and maintains a compact shape, typically reaching 2-4 feet indoors. Its branches are reddish-brown and slightly woody, creating an attractive contrast with the light-colored foliage. The plant’s distinctive appearance and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for indoor containers and bonsai arrangements.

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; morning sun is ideal; protect from intense afternoon sun
  • Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter; avoid overwatering
  • Soil: Well-draining succulent mix with added perlite or sand
  • Temperature: 65-80°F (18-27°C); protect from cold drafts
  • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels
  • Fertilizer: Feed with diluted succulent fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
  • Container: Pot with drainage holes; terracotta preferred for moisture control
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3. Chinese Jade Money Tree

The Chinese Jade Money Tree (Crassula ovata) is a popular succulent houseplant believed to bring prosperity and good fortune in Chinese feng shui. This thick-stemmed plant features oval-shaped, fleshy leaves with a glossy jade-green color, and can eventually develop a thick, trunk-like stem resembling a miniature tree. When mature, it may produce small white or pink star-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, though blooming is rare indoors.

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight with some direct morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun
  • Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter
  • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
  • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C)
  • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity
  • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
  • Container: Pot with drainage holes
  • Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

4. Ripple Jade Plant

The Ripple Jade Plant (Crassula arborescens undulatifolia) is a distinctive succulent variety known for its unique wavy or rippled leaf edges, setting it apart from common jade plants. This compact plant typically grows to 2-3 feet tall with thick, fleshy leaves in a blue-green color arranged in opposite pairs along woody stems. The undulating leaf margins create an eye-catching texture that makes it a popular decorative choice for windowsills and desk spaces.

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon rays
  • Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce watering in winter; avoid overwatering
  • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
  • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
  • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels
  • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
  • Pot: Container with drainage holes
  • Propagation: Easily propagated through leaf and stem cuttings

5. Miniature Silver Dollar Jade

The Miniature Silver Dollar Jade (Crassula arborescens undulatifolia) is a compact succulent variety featuring small, round leaves with a silvery-blue hue and wavy edges, making it perfect for indoor spaces with limited room. Growing only 1-2 feet tall, this jade plant maintains a bushy appearance and develops thick stems that support its circular, fleshy foliage. The plant occasionally produces small, star-shaped pink or white flowers during winter months when conditions are right.

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun
  • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
  • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
  • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
  • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity; prefers dry conditions
  • Container: Pot with drainage holes; terra cotta preferred
  • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season (spring/summer)

6. Hobbit Jade Plant

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight with some direct morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates low humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with diluted succulent fertilizer every 2-3 months during growing season
    • Pot Requirements: Container with drainage holes; terracotta pots recommended to prevent moisture retention

    7. Sunset Jade Plant

    The Sunset Jade Plant (Crassula ovata ‘Sunset’) is a striking variety of the classic jade plant, featuring red-tinged leaves that intensify in color when exposed to bright light. This compact succulent typically grows to about 2 feet tall and displays thick, oval-shaped leaves with red edges that graduate to green centers. The plant’s stress-induced coloration makes it particularly attractive as an indoor specimen, and it may produce small, star-shaped white or pink flowers in ideal conditions.

    • Light: Bright indirect light to full sun; requires at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily; more sun exposure intensifies red coloration
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter; avoid overwatering
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season
    • Pot: Container with drainage holes to prevent root rot

    8. Mottled Coral Jade Plant

    The Mottled Coral Jade Plant (Crassula ovata ‘Mottled Coral’) is an attractive succulent variety featuring variegated leaves with cream and pink spots scattered across its thick, oval-shaped foliage. This compact jade plant typically grows to 2-3 feet tall and displays a bushy growth pattern with branches that become woody with age. The plant’s distinctive coloring becomes more pronounced when exposed to bright light, making it a striking decorative choice for indoor spaces.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; some direct morning sun is beneficial; protect from intense afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels; prefers dry conditions
    • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
    • Pot: Container with drainage holes
    • pH: 6.0-7.0

    9. Golden Beauty Jade Plant

    The Golden Beauty Jade Plant (Crassula ovata ‘Golden Beauty’) is a striking variety of the classic jade plant, featuring vibrant yellow-green leaves with red-tinged edges. This compact succulent grows in an upright, tree-like form and can reach heights of 2-3 feet when grown indoors. Its thick, oval-shaped leaves store water efficiently, and the plant produces small, star-shaped pink or white flowers in ideal conditions during winter months.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun; protect from harsh afternoon light
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate brief periods down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average home humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-3 months during growing season
    • Container: Pot with drainage holes; terracotta preferred for better moisture control

    10. Gollum Jade

    Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’) is a unique variety of jade plant characterized by its tubular, finger-like leaves with reddish tips that appear almost trumpet-shaped. This succulent mutation of the traditional jade plant typically grows up to 2-3 feet tall and features branches with thick, cylindrical leaves that curve inward, giving it an unusual, alien-like appearance. The plant occasionally produces small pink or white star-shaped flowers in ideal conditions.

    • Light: Bright indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct sun; minimum 4-6 hours of light daily
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates low humidity; typical indoor levels are fine
    • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
    • Container: Pot with drainage holes
    • Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

    11. Dwarf Red-Tipped Jade

    The Dwarf Red-Tipped Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’) is a compact variety of jade plant characterized by its small, rounded leaves that develop striking red edges when exposed to adequate sunlight. This miniature cultivar typically grows to only 1-2 feet tall, making it ideal for windowsills and small spaces. The plant maintains a bushy growth habit and features the same thick, glossy leaves as traditional jade plants, but with a more contained growth pattern and distinctive red coloring.

    • Light: Bright, indirect light with some direct morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength during growing season
    • Pot: Container with drainage holes; terracotta pots work well to prevent soil from staying too wet
    • Propagation: Easily propagated through leaf or stem cuttings

    12. Pointed Leaf Jade

    Pointed Leaf Jade (Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’) is a unique variety of jade plant characterized by its distinctive tubular leaves with red tips that curl inward, creating a pipe-like appearance. This compact succulent typically grows to about 3 feet tall and features branches densely packed with these unusual leaves, giving it an otherworldly appearance. The plant produces small white or pink star-shaped flowers in late winter when grown in ideal conditions.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C)
    • Humidity: Low to moderate; tolerates dry air well
    • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
    • Container: Pot with drainage holes
    • pH: 6.0-7.0

    13. Blue Star Jade Plant

    The Blue Star Jade Plant (Crassula ovata ‘Blue Bird’) is a striking succulent variety characterized by its compact growth and distinctive blue-gray leaves with reddish-pink edges. This cultivar typically grows to about 2 feet tall and features thick, oval-shaped leaves that develop a more intense blue coloration when exposed to proper light conditions. The plant produces small, star-shaped white or pink flowers during winter months when mature, adding to its ornamental appeal.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight with some direct morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-3 months during growing season
    • Container: Pot with drainage holes; terracotta recommended for better moisture control

    14. Desert Crown Jade Plant

    The Desert Crown Jade Plant (Crassula ovata ‘Desert Crown’) is a striking variegated cultivar of the classic jade plant, featuring cream-colored edges on its thick, oval-shaped leaves. This slow-growing succulent develops a compact, bushy form and can reach heights of 2-3 feet when mature. The variegated pattern becomes more pronounced when exposed to proper light conditions, and like other jade varieties, it can develop a thick, woody stem over time.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; morning sun is ideal; protect from intense afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity levels
    • Fertilizer: Feed with balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season
    • Pot: Container with drainage holes
    • Propagation: Easily propagated through leaf or stem cuttings

    15. Spiral Jade Plant

    The Spiral Jade Plant (Crassula perforata) is a unique succulent characterized by its distinctive spiral growth pattern, where leaves stack and twist around the stem in a mesmerizing helical arrangement. This compact plant typically grows to about 12 inches tall, featuring small, pointed, grayish-green leaves that overlap tightly along the stem. The spiral formation occurs naturally as the plant grows, creating an architectural appearance that makes it an attractive choice for indoor decoration.

    • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate some direct morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun
    • Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter
    • Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
    • Temperature: 65-75°F (18-24°C); can tolerate down to 50°F (10°C)
    • Humidity: Low to moderate; tolerates average indoor humidity
    • Fertilizer: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
    • Container: Pot with drainage holes to prevent root rot
    • Soil pH: 6.0-7.0