Troubleshooting
Jade plant problems — and how to fix them
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering; let the pot dry out fully.
Full jade plant yellow leaves diagnosis →Drooping branches
Either rot from too much water or leggy growth from too little light.
Full jade plant drooping branches diagnosis →Wrinkled leaves
Underwatering; a deep soak usually revives them.
Full jade plant wrinkled leaves diagnosis →Leggy stretched growth
Insufficient light; move to a sunnier spot.
Prevent jade plant problems before they start
Most jade plant issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Jade plant problems — FAQ
Why is my jade plant yellow leaves?
Overwatering; let the pot dry out fully.
Why is my jade plant drooping branches?
Either rot from too much water or leggy growth from too little light.
Why is my jade plant wrinkled leaves?
Underwatering; a deep soak usually revives them.
Why is my jade plant leggy stretched growth?
Insufficient light; move to a sunnier spot.