Not a Grass (Jade Plant)
Crassula ovata · Succulent perennial houseplant, not a grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Ornamental succulent / Houseplant
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11 if grown outdoors; commonly kept as an indoor houseplant in cooler zones.
Grass Family
Crassulaceae
Variety / Cultivar
Standard Crassula ovata
About This Grass
The image shows a Jade Plant (Crassula ovata), which is a succulent shrub with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves and woody stems, completely distinct from any true grass.
Blade Characteristics
Not applicable; features thick, succulent, glossy green leaves instead of grass blades.
Root System
Fibrous root system typical of container-grown succulents.
Growing Information
Origin Region
South Africa and Mozambique
Growth Habit
Woody-stemmed succulent shrub
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires bright indirect to direct sunlight and minimal watering, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Mowing & Maintenance
Requires no mowing; maintenance involves occasional pruning, dusting leaves, and infrequent watering.
Special Characteristics
Drought tolerant, extremely long-lived, easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings.
Ecological Information
Popular indoor houseplant native to southern Africa; toxic to cats and dogs.