Dragon Jade Plant
Dragon Jade is a succulent with thick, waxy, silvery leaves that form a fan shape. It is highly drought-tolerant and needs minimal water.
Habit
Succulent shrub
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South Africa
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Sand, 40% Loam, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20–30 kilograms of fruit per year
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Stress Relief
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4–6 weeks with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Mealybugs
Yellowing, white coating, sticky residue
Systemic fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
Likely a variation of Crassula ovata (Jade Plant), which has some traditional use for wound healing and treating skin issues.