How to Care for Crassula ovata

Korean name: 돈나무 (옥수)

The thick oval leaves resemble coins, which is why it is called the money tree. It grows more like a tree as it ages and is said to bring good luck.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: Succulent, Good Luck, Long-Lived Plant, Feng Shui

Care Guide

• Light: Bright direct light to indirect light
• Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry. Less than once a month in winter.
• Soil: Cactus and succulent soil
• Humidity: Prefers low humidity
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Once every two months in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Crassula ovata?

Water when the soil is completely dry. Less than once a month in winter. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Crassula ovata?

It likes Bright direct light to indirect light. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Cactus and succulent soil.

Is Crassula ovata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Crassula ovata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Prefers low humidity. Fertilise Once every two months in spring and summer.