Honest review: Jade Plant is rewarding but mealybug infestations in leaf crevices is real

Jade Plant is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: mealybug infestations in leaf crevices. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, wide range of colours from blue-grey to red makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in an office desk with a grow light which suits it well. Learning about providing at least six hours of bright indirect light has been essential. surprising flower spikes in late spring is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.