Expert: Greg Simpson - 6/10/2007

Question
Hi, i just had a few questions for you.  How fast do they grow? (How many leave pairs)  And how much light do they need?  I don't know if you know, but i read on some website that Jade plants flower during the same kind of conditions as a christmas cactus would.  Is this true?  Thanks.

Answer
Brian,

How fast do they grow? They grow faster than most cacti, but slow enough that they won't take over your garden any time soon.

And how much light do they need?  Morning sun or very bright indirect light.

I don't know if you know, but i read on some website that Jade plants flower during the same kind of conditions as a christmas cactus would.  Is this true?  Yes. Actually, most plants respond to increased daylight hours for flowering.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Greg