Trailing Jade

Senecio Jacobsenii

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Overview

Trailing Jade (Senecio jacobsenii) is a cascading succulent with fleshy, vibrant green leaves that overlap like shingles on a roof, providing year-round visual interest. This hardy plant thrives with minimal care, requiring bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It reaches up to 4 feet in length, making it a superb choice for hanging baskets or as a ground cover. Drought-tolerant, it demands watering only when the soil is dry to the touch.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — Trailing Jade (Senecio jacobsenii) is a cascading succulent with fleshy

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — vibrant green leaves that overlap like shingles on a roof

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — providing year-round visual interest

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — This hardy plant thrives with minimal care, requiring bright, indirect light and well-draining soil

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — It reaches up to 4 feet in length, making it a superb choice for hanging baskets or as a ground cover

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — Drought-tolerant, it demands watering only when the soil is dry to the touch

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — scientifically referred to as Senecio jacobsenii

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — These leaves are a rich green and exhibit a subtle sheen

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — vibrant green leaves that overlap like shingles on a roof

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — providing year-round visual interest

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — This hardy plant thrives with minimal care, requiring bright, indirect light and well-draining soil

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — It reaches up to 4 feet in length, making it a superb choice for hanging baskets or as a ground cover

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — Drought-tolerant, it demands watering only when the soil is dry to the touch

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — scientifically referred to as Senecio jacobsenii

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — stands out as an alluring succulent that boasts a unique cascade of fleshy

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — Trailing Jade (Senecio jacobsenii) is a cascading succulent with fleshy

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — with edges that may blush a gentle reddish hue when exposed to ample sunlight

Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — It prefers full to partial sun, requiring around 6 to 8 hours of daylight

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