Narrow-leafed Jade Plant Plant Care
Stenopadus connellii S.F.Blake in Gleason
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Stenopadus connellii is characterized by its narrow, elongated deep red leaves that form a rosette pattern. Originally from South Africa, it thrives in arid environments with well-draining soil. Plant enthusiasts love it for its striking foliage color and unique growth habit.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Water Narrow-leafed Jade Plant every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant (Stenopadus connellii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Stenopadus genus. Narrow-leafed Jade Plant is native to South Africa. Narrow-leafed Jade Plant is also known as Stenopadus 'Connell's Red'.
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Narrow-leafed Jade Plant produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
How Often Should You Water a Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Stenopadus connellii requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Narrow-leafed Jade Plant Need?
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Narrow-leafed Jade Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Narrow-leafed Jade Plant Prefer?
Stenopadus connellii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Narrow-leafed Jade Plant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Narrow-leafed Jade Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Feed Narrow-leafed Jade Plant every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Repot every 1-2 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 Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to andean stenopadus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Narrow-leafed Jade Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Narrow-leafed Jade Plant, 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 Narrow-leafed Jade Plant?
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant 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.
Keep exploring plants
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant 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 Stenopadus genus — compare its care with other Stenopadus species on PlantoScan.
Stenopadus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Narrow-leafed Jade Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stenopadus connellii S.F.Blake in Gleason, family Asteraceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 490 (1931)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Narrow-leafed Jade Plant, 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.
- 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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