TRUNK JADE 8 IN.

There is a reason the Trunk Jade (Crassula ovata) is often passed down from generation to generation. With its thick, woody stem and fleshy, emerald-green leaves, it looks less like a simple potted plant and more like a miniature ancient tree. It brings a sense of permanence and architectural beauty to any room.

The secret to developing that impressive, sturdy trunk is light. This plant craves bright energy, so place it near a south-facing window. If it stretches or looks top-heavy, it is asking for more sun. When it comes to watering, treat it with benign neglect. Those thick leaves are nature's water reservoirs. I always advise gardeners to wait until the soil is bone dry—or even until the leaves look slightly wrinkled—before watering deeply. Overwatering is the only real way to hurt this resilient gem. It is a living sculpture that only gets better with age.

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