How To Care For A Young Jade Plant. The jade plant does best in bright but indirect sunlight. Leaves are a rich jade green although some may appear to be more of a yellow-green.
Jade plants are succulents which means that while they do need water they dont need a lot. Keep in mind that if you place it in direct strong sun the edges of the leaves will turn reddish leaving a red border around the leaves. On the other hand if you notice the leaves are starting to wilt then you know the plant.
Prevent leggy growth by providing more sunlight or supplementing its growth with a grow light.
Your jade plant only needs 3-5 hours of sunlight every day. Your jade plant only needs 3-5 hours of sunlight every day. Direct sunlight may easily burn the leaves and cause dehydration to the plant. Jade plants are some of the hardiest succulents available.