Crassula argentea

Crassula argentea is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Jade Plant.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Depression Incoordination

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Crassula ovata, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide. Much of its popularity stems from the low levels of care needed; the jade plant requires little water and can survive in most indoor conditions. It is sometimes referred to as the money tree; however, Pachira aquatica also has this nickname.

How this plant poisons

Some sources claim that some species from the Crassulaceae family, including the jade plant, are toxic to horses, cats and dogs, as well as mildly toxic to humans with skin contact, but such claims remain unproven. Crassula ovata is known to be used as medicinal plant in some regions.

Common Names

  • Jade Plant

Also recorded as Japanese rubberplant, Japanese-laurel, baby jade, cauliflower-ears, dollarplant and jadeplant.

Facts

Family
Crassulaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub
In the wild
ZA, US, ES, AU, PT, NZ + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.