SPECIMEN NO. #26
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Crassulaceae
Crassula ovata
Common Name: Jade Plant
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a houseplant in the Crassulaceae family, native to California. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2500 and 8000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 14 days, temperatures of 10–30°C, and about 30% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include vomiting, depression, ataxia (wobbliness), slow heart rate. It is also known as Jade plant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Vomiting, depression, ataxia (wobbliness), slow heart rate.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
8000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 14 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
30% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
5362063
Native Biogeographical Range
California; Canary Is.; Cape Provinces; East Africa; Galápagos Islands; Italy [I...