Light:

Jade plants prefer full sun and like four or more hours of sunlight each day.

If you cannot do this try once a week to leave her outside to receive the sunlight she missed all week.

They are best in a room with south-facing windows.

Water:

Indoors, this will mean watering the plant once every 2 to 3 weeks. Of course, adjust the frequency, based on the temperature and humidity in your home.

Allow the top inch or so of soil to dry between watering.

Quick Tips:

You can prune new shoots at the top, as doing so will promote horizontal over vertical growth for a healthier, bushier Jade plant.

Once you finish the pruning process, make sure to let your plant adjust and recover properly by avoiding excess watering and overexposure to light.

Remember, Jade plants are notorious for their slow growth. Thus, it’ll take several days to weeks for your plant to grow bushier.

Fertilization:

Stronger light encourages more vigorous growth than the use of fertilizers alone, a balanced feed once a month from mid-spring to Autumn is all the nutrients Jades require.

Pruning:

New growth should be continually pinched out to encourage stronger lower growth and to reduce leaf-size. Jades readily make new growth from wounds and individual leaves can be removed to quickly produce new branches.

• Never seal pruning wounds; wound sealants can trap moisture within the wound site and cause rotting. Leave pruning wounds open and allow them to dry naturally.
• Jades respond very well to trunk reduction techniques, producing new growth from the wound area within 1-2 weeks.

Wiring:

Most enthusiasts don’t bother wiring crassula, it is simpler to shape this species by clipping and growing. However, Jades do respond to wiring, setting into new positions within 3-4 weeks. Beware though, as the bark marks very easily and can snap if bent too far. Wire loosely and bend branches a little at a time. Do not water the plant before wiring as turgid branches are far more likely to snap and mark.