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Care decision	Jade plantCrassula ovata
Light	Strong window light; introduce direct outdoor sun gradually.
Water	Drying between waterings; reassess when growth or light changes.
Soil & growing mix	Porous succulent potting medium in a container with drainage.
Mature size	A branching shrub; NC State lists 3–6 feet tall outdoors, with indoor size shaped by conditions and pruning.
Growing season	Evergreen; plan shaping when active growth resumes.
Winter & climate	Frost protection required; outdoor landscape use only in suitable mild climates.
Container fit	Well suited to containers. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Treat jade as an indoor plant where freezes occur. A summer patio placement needs gradual acclimation and a return indoors before frost.
Equipment to consider	Choose equipment after reading the care reference.
Evidence & next steps	Cacti & succulents guides → A Leaning Jade Plant: Choose Pruning, Root Work or Better Support Choose a Succulent Pot and Medium for the Plant You Actually Have Succulent Light and Watering: Fix the Pair, Not Just the Potting Mix Read the growing reference NC State: Crassula ovata Wisconsin Extension: Jade Plant

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