Silver Jade Plant Care
Catoferia martinezii Ramamoorthy
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This plant is easily identified by its unique silver-blue leaves that resemble delicate feathers. Originating from the cloud forests of Mexico, Catoferia martinezii is highly sought after by plant collectors for its rare coloration and elegant appearance in indoor gardens.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Silver Jade?
Water Silver Jade every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Silver Jade Native To?
What Is the Silver Jade?
Silver Jade (Catoferia martinezii) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Catoferia genus. Silver Jade is native to Mexico, Guerrero. Silver Jade is also known as Crassula martinezii.
Silver Jade displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Silver Jade produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Silver Jade?
Catoferia martinezii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Silver Jade Need?
Silver Jade thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Silver Jade Prefer?
Catoferia martinezii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Silver Jade prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Silver Jade?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Silver Jade to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Silver Jade?
Feed Silver Jade every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Silver Jade?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Silver Jade?
Silver Jade can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to catoferia capitata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Silver Jade Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Silver Jade, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Silver Jade?
Silver Jade is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Silver Jade Need?
Silver Jade grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Silver Jade is native to Mexico, Guerrero. In cooler regions, grow Silver Jade as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Silver Jade is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Catoferia genus — compare its care with other Catoferia species on PlantoScan.
Catoferia is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Silver Jade thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Catoferia martinezii Ramamoorthy, family Lamiaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 41: 303 (1986)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Silver Jade, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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