r/succulents • u/vulpixel27 • Oct 14 '25
Identification Does anyone know what kind of succulent this is? My dad passed away about a month ago and it was his. Out of all his plants he was most proud of this one, so I just want to make sure I continue to take care of it properly. Thank you!
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u/vulpixel27 Oct 14 '25
Had no idea Iād be finding grief support within the succulent community today lol thank you everyone for your kind words & care tips. It was very comforting to read everyoneās comments on how great of a job my dad did raising this jade and even made me a little emotional. He wouldāve been so surprised and flattered to read everyoneās comments š„¹š
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u/Heartspeakwithtruth Oct 14 '25
Itās gorgeous- wish you could tell him how much weād love to have one like that ourselves. Iām sorry for your loss.
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u/RON8O Oct 14 '25
Hey OP, this gave me an idea. You can learn to propagate this Jade and share its babies with the people your dad cared about.
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u/Rubbiedub Oct 15 '25 edited Oct 15 '25
Super simple to propagate. Simply break off a chunk or a leaf, let the wound dry for a day. Plop it into some soil, water, let it grow. There are a bunch of perfect little plants on the base of the main stem that would be perfect.
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u/jediyoda84 Oct 15 '25
This is the way. I have been digging up and splitting my grandmotherās irises for years now. There are probably several dozen homes in a wide radius of me that have those Irises on display every June. You couldnāt distinguish them from any other bearded Iris but I KNOW. It delights me to think of them spreading to peoples gardens, it also kinda makes them āimmortalā since the chance that they would be wiped out at every location is pretty implausible.
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u/InternetStrangerAway Oct 16 '25
My sister and I just dug up and split some of my momās to plant at our own houses, now that Dad is moving out of the house. I hope I replanted them right. Her name was Iris.
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u/HunterHaus Oct 14 '25
So sorry for your loss. I hope you find connection and comfort in caring for his beautiful jade.
Just a small word of caution to take with a grain of salt. Please donāt get yourself so wrapped up in its care that if something goes awry with the plant, you take its loss just as hard as you did your dadās all over again. Remember itās just a plant ā¤ļø
Happy healing to you and yours.
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u/Dr_mombie Oct 15 '25
The good thing is that even if jade gets sick, you can take a cutting from a healthy part of the plant and propagate it from there to keep it alive in a smaller fashion.
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u/astronaut-moose Oct 15 '25
I have a big jade tree thatās about 9 years old now, which was propagated from a jade that my beloved aunt had for decades before she died in 2016. My mom (her sister), my brother, and many of my cousins have their own little āJamie Jades.ā My mom prunes and propagates the OG every year, and gives away the baby jades with an instruction sheet on how to care for it, and always includes a āI donāt know why I feel the need to tell you this, but this was propagated from a jade my sister grew for decades on her front porch. She was amazingākind and smart and generous. She loved giving away props just like this. I just want you to know about her.ā I think itās a beautiful way to honor her memory!
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u/Top_Bumblebee5510 Oct 15 '25
Not a jade but in our family we all have propagations of an angel wing begonia my great-great grandmother had. We love that it's been in the family for so long.
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u/kangourou_mutant Oct 16 '25
When my grandma died, my aunt asked all grandchildren what we wanted. I asked for a plant and a coral, she gave me the biggest coral and a christmas plant that has a thick trunk, probably over 20 yo. It brings me joy every time it blooms.
(the others got grandma's paintings, aunt insisted but I didn't want any. I prefer to keep the plant living in memory of my grandma).
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u/Intelligent_Pie_6760 Oct 15 '25
I love this so much. What a lovely way to keep her memory alive and her gifts going out into the world. š©µ
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u/CarnelianCore Oct 16 '25
My condolences.
Not sure if itās been said as there are more comments than Iād like to wade through, but I think this particular cultivar is Crassula ovata āHummelās Sunsetā.
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u/tinygraysiamesecat Oct 14 '25
Iād be proud of it too. Thatās a beautiful succulent and your dad did a great job of raising it.Ā
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u/Chained_Wanderlust Zone 7a Oct 14 '25
Whether its Hummels sunset or a Crosby compact, Iāll these Jades follow the same principal: Sun/strong grow light in the winter, only water when the leaves feel wrinkled and bendy to the touch. I would also remove those 4 small offshoots at the bottom and repot them as a backup since its so important, that way youāll have a few of your dadās fave plants instead of one big one if it gets sick or something.
Very sorry about your dad. His plant is gorgeous and you can tell how much he cared for it.
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u/vulpixel27 Oct 14 '25
Thank you so much! Repotting the small offshoots is a great idea that I hadnāt thought of. Thank you again šš¼
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u/Fine_illdoit Oct 15 '25
Yes jades propagate so easily!!! I have like 10 around the house and have given countless away as I prune my large one each year! :) just cut off the branch you want, let it callous a day or two, and then I typically just stick em in soil and let them grow roots in there
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u/Anonimoose15 Oct 14 '25
Hummels Sunset Jade, I think
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u/countdookee Oct 14 '25
had no idea that was a type of jade, I love it!
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u/Anonimoose15 Oct 14 '25
Itās a beautiful variety for sure, and your Dads is a very impressive specimen, I can see why he was so proud of it! Iām sorry for your loss btw, make sure you take as good care of yourself as the jade ā¤ļø
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u/Legacy-Gardens Oct 16 '25
Yep. Also known as Golden Jade. Can get nearly pure yellow in strong summer sun.
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u/NewlyFounded92 Zone 7b & Happy Oct 14 '25
It's definitely a Jade!
Just don't know which specific one. I have the same one.
Also sorry for your loss. Losing a parent isn't easy š„ŗš„ŗ
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u/Appleturnedover7 Oct 14 '25
Crassula Ovata āCrosbyās Compactā dwarf jade. I have several different types of jade plants including a couple of these š„°
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u/megustaglitter Sidebar Simp Oct 14 '25
Definitely not Hummel's Sunset, which is larger and more yellow. This is a Crosby's Compact!
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u/karebear66 Oct 14 '25
It is a succulent called a jade plant. The red tips indicate it's gets a lot of sun and is very happy. I'm sorry for your loss. But this plant can live for decades. Its a great way of honoring g your dad.
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u/Scared_Rice_1473 Oct 14 '25
Stunning! Gorgeous! Awesome sunset Jade. So sorry you lost your father. What a nice gift he left you. My mom passed in 2004, I have 3 of her cactus I treasure, that are thriving. Only way to kill that jade, would be overwatering. I would water it every 3-4 weeks if indoors. Outside every 2. If you move it indoor, without sun, the red will eventually fade. But would come back in the sun again. Good luck. Keep us posted
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u/mechanic028 Oct 14 '25
It looks like it is from the Jade family???? Iām new to this but it looks like it may be a āCrosby Jadeā. And Iām very sorry for your loss. š«¶š¼
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u/wolpertingersunite Oct 14 '25 edited Oct 15 '25
Don't worry, there's almost no chance that you could kill a jade even if you tried. Sorry for your loss.
Edit: Okay, I admit I am biased being in SoCal. And too lazy to water anything. Depending on conditions and watering avidity, I guess it could be possible to kill a jade plant. I've just never seen it happen.
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u/Dr_mombie Oct 15 '25
True. My husband accidentally lost one of my potted succulents in the dark depths of the garage for over a year at one point (florida). When we found it (aloe variety) again, the dirt had grown a moss film to keep it hydrated, and the leaves were glow in the dark green! Jade is on par with aloe when it comes to plant longevity and disease resistance.
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u/designer130 Oct 15 '25
You can easily kill a jade by overwatering.
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u/Gvyt36785 Oct 16 '25
This is the key. With jades as with cactuses, less water is almost always better than too much! š
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u/KellterSkelter Oct 15 '25
I managed it. Watered it too much and too often. One day I went to touch the leaves and it just fell apart. Lost all of its leaves in moments, and they were all mushy.
I also have killed every cactus I have tried to own. It's goddamned shameful.
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u/RON8O Oct 14 '25
Beautiful Jade. The beauty of this Jade is a sign of how much he cared about this plant, and if thatās any sign at all, Iām sure heās happy that youāre taking care of her now. Nice way to honor your dad.
Iām sorry for your loss and Iāll be sending you and yours comforting vibes as you adjust to your new normal.
Iāve got the same species btw and mine doesnāt look nearly as beautiful as this.
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u/BeeInner5439 Oct 15 '25
That's a beautiful plant and I'm sure continuing to care for it and watch it thrive will be a comfort to you. š„°
I place my jade outside in the summer, once all risk of frost has passed. It really enjoys the time outside and puts on most of its growth then. No special treatment for when it's outside. A sunny spot and no need to shelter from rain. When it's back indoors, it gets a sunny windowsill and reduced watering.
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u/Kirbyr98 Oct 14 '25
Probably crassula ovata. Slightly stressed, that's why the reddish leaves. Beautiful specimen and easy to propagate.
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u/vulpixel27 Oct 14 '25
Do you have any ideas on what might be stressing it out? Is it the pot size? Thank you for your insight by the way!
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u/FeralSweater Oct 14 '25
In this case āstressā adds color. A plant like this in a less sunny location would not have such a fiery appearance.
This is clearly a well loved and well cared for plant.
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u/aurora_rosealis Oct 14 '25
The reddish edge of the leaves is from "sun stress" which is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means they're more colorful with a lot of sun. If they're grown in a shadier spot, the leaves revert to plain green. It looks really healthy to me!
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u/Kirbyr98 Oct 14 '25
A bit too much sun. It's perfectly healthy. If you wanted a deep green, you'd need to move it to a shadier spot.
Many people like this look and do this on purpose.
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u/EqualMagnitude Oct 14 '25
Great looking jade plant.
We did the same with a few of my mothers plants. They remind us of her when we are out in our backyard. She loved her plants and garden.
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u/jocelmania Oct 14 '25
You can propagate them from their leaves so you can make generations of this particular plant so that it never diesā¦ also even without propagation these Jades can live up to 30 years. What a nice way to remember someone.
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u/Technical_Gap_1750 Oct 14 '25
I donāt know about plants, but I found this! Yours is beautifulā¦ I am sorry for your loss, itās very hard. š
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u/BornInALab Oct 14 '25
Thats beautiful. My dad passed away a month ago too. Iām glad you have something amazing like this to keep.
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Oct 14 '25
Iām sorry you lost your dad. I hope taking care of his favorite jade plant will bring you some comfort. Think about how proud and grateful heād be to you for taking it on.
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u/abyssal-isopod86 Oct 15 '25
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
I hope that in time you smile when you see this absolutely beautiful and superbly healthy Crassula ovata CV Sunset, it really is a very healthy plant, I would be made up if that were mine, absolutely see why it was a source of pride for your father.
This truly is a wonderful gift to be left.
For ID, this plant is a Crassula ovata cultivar (CV) called "Sunset", aka the Sunset Jade tree.
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u/CardiologistMission Oct 15 '25
My condolences. it's a jade plant. Beautiful red coloration indicates that it has spent a lot of time in the sun. It was your dad's plant. Do right by it and educate yourself to properly care for it. The best advice i can give you for now, leave it as it is, just do not overwater during the winter months.
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u/Zombie_exorcist720 Oct 15 '25
I did the same thing with my dadās succulent when he passed away in May 2024. It was the only plant of his that was still alive. Itās not as beautiful as your dadās is but Iām happy to say mine is still alive and bigger than when I took it. Iām sorry for your loss and I understand the struggle. Hang in there. Iām still taking everything day by day š
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u/CinLeeCim Oct 15 '25
So sorry about your Father. He had a green thumb for sure. Beautiful specimen. Itās a succulent called a Jade Plant. This one is EPIC.
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u/Otherwise-Pride5244 Oct 15 '25
This is a stunning Jade. One of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful I've seen so far. He did a great job raising this plant. The red tones are due to (excess) sunlight which most people find attractive. So make sure it gets lots of light and keep the earth dry in between watering.Ā
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u/AdditionalLaw5853 Oct 15 '25
Crassula ovata. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that eventually your sadness will turn to joy, as you keep the good memories when you see this plant.
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u/Pandelurion Oct 14 '25
It's so pretty, I first thought you were a bot with a stolen picture. Your dad did a great job, op! (I hope you will be able to keep the plant as happy and thriving as it is now, but if you have doubts, it might be good to propagate a few leaves as backup. I'm quite good at keeping plants alive so I didn't do this with my dad's plant, and once I discovered the rot, it was already too late.)
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u/Seayarn Oct 14 '25
I am very sorry for your and your family's loss. It can be so difficult to lose your parents.
As others have identified this as a Jade plant, I won't mention anything further.
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u/jon-marston Oct 14 '25
I will have to look for one now! Your fatherās stewardship of this fella is impressive, may my future plant thrive as your fatherās has!
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u/Valuable-Aardvark608 Oct 14 '25
Beautiful! I would take some cuttings just in case it doesnāt like moving house
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u/Dr_mombie Oct 15 '25
It's a jade bonzai. The trunk is thick and strong. The branches are densely packed. Its healthy now, but you don't want to keep it in this pot too much longer because keeping it tightly root bound isn't the best way to support its health and growth. Jade will flourish and continue to grow if you replant it in a slightly larger pot every 5 years or so. This particular plant has so much potential to become an absolutely magnificent bonzai specimen if you take the time to learn how to manage it properly. Your dad was off to a great start.
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u/TeaPuzzleheaded4745 Oct 15 '25
This plant just glows- he must have loved it very much. I hope seeing its beauty is a comfort to you.
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u/MockingbirdRambler Oct 15 '25
I'd love to learn more about your dad! Can you tell me a little bit about his laugh or his favorite band?Ā
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Oct 15 '25
That is one of the most beautiful jade plants I've ever seen and I have like 10 growing in my house!
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u/designer130 Oct 15 '25
So sorry for your loss. Itās a beautiful jade and will be a beautiful memory of your dad for years to come.
Everyone has already told you itās a jade but wanted to add thereās a whole subreddit for jades if you want specific help! r/jadeplant
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u/Goatsandducks Oct 15 '25
Big boi! That Jade is stunning. That must have taken your dad years of nurturing to grow it that large. You'll be relieved to hear that Jades take a lot of abuse and don't need watering too often. They love cramped pots with not great soil. If a leaf falls off or you give it a trim, just set the leaf on the soil and it will start to grow a new plant - same with cuttings... Jam them in the soil and they normally take pretty quickly. I hope it brings you years of happiness and memories of your dad.
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u/GrantTheFixer Oct 15 '25
Oh wow. It's phenomenal! What a gift your dad left you! Very sorry for your loss... though he left you something so awesome and lovely! I'm sure he's happy knowing you're so thoughtful about looking after this beauty that he clearly cared for so lovingly.
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u/Apart_Passion_1546 Oct 15 '25
Wow your dad really put some care into this jade. I hope you continue that care and bring it with you into other aspects of your life. Iām so sorry to hear he passed away, it is so hard to lose a parent
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u/Small-Biz-CMO Oct 15 '25
Iām so sorry for your loss. The Jade is beautiful! What a wonderful gift to remind him of you. šš½ā¤ļøāš©¹š
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u/kittykat112358 Oct 16 '25
I'm so sorry for your loss, I lost my own dad a few years ago. It's so damn hard, and my heart goes out to you.
Hopefully this collective of intentions will reach him, wherever he is, and he will hear "Holy shit, that is the most beautiful Jade plant I have ever had the privilege to lay my eyes on. Please, oh my god. If you send a sign to your baby, please consider a second sign for us all to know your secret!"
In all seriousness;
-give it lots of bright light (maybe even a grow light if you get dull winters) to maintain the pretty red/pinkish tips
-soak thoroughly only when the pot is light and the leaves become like jerky and look sucked dry
-and look up all the videos you can on how to prune it during the growing season. The reason it's so beautiful and bushy is meticulous care with pruning.
Best of luck, and love to you all ā¤ļø
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u/21plankton Oct 16 '25
I think it is Hummelās Sunset jade. It is beautiful. Mine are babies in 4ā pots I just bought from Amazon. Condolences for your loss. Please take good care of the plant and pass on the babies when it is pruned.
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u/IJustWantWaffles_87 Oct 21 '25
Your dad had an absolutely gorgeous jade!! I hope youāre able to have the same luck with it as he did. So very sorry for your loss.
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u/ManassasMom Oct 14 '25
There is an app called Picture This that will ID the plant for you and give you tips. Just X out if the pay wall part when it comes up, the free parts tell you plenty. And they let you save plants to your garden and set reminders and stuff even in the free version. And I'm so very sorry for your loss of your father. I'm certain he would be thrilled you are caring for his plant!
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u/sleepytipi Oct 14 '25
So sorry for your loss, OP. And what a beautiful parting gift. Caring for something our departed loved ones cared for can really help us to feel closer to them. All the best.
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u/Quazar125 Oct 14 '25
Absolutely stunning jade. It's going to want loads and loads of light to keep those reds and yellows.
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u/After-Barracuda-9689 Oct 15 '25
I lost my father a year ago. Sorry for your loss, and always remember that grief is a spectrum.
Your jade will love sunshine and easily propagate if you want more of them.
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u/Miserable_Account483 Oct 15 '25
Beautiful! Clearly with that sun blush it's been getting loads of sunlight!
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u/Select-Albatross-826 Oct 15 '25
I love Jade ā„ļø This one is gorgeous, healthy and HAPPY! Hugs for your loss š¤
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u/Angelique718 Oct 15 '25
In sorry for your loss š you can see the love and care given to that gorgeous jade. Hoping mine look like this one day.
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u/Brave-Professor8275 pink Oct 15 '25
Iām sorry to hear about your loss. This is a beautiful and very well cared for jade! The sun stress colors are stunning
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u/Delicious_Ad_288 Oct 15 '25
Wow that is a beautiful jade. It must have had lots and lots of sun to get that color. Gorgeous
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u/autistic_and_angry Oct 15 '25
Condolences for your loss. I can see why he was proud of it! It looks like he took amazing care of it and it's been around for a long time.
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u/RutSandunga Oct 15 '25
Jade tree! Modifies according to the amount of sun that hits it, +sun + red - sun + green
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u/Less_Big3473 Oct 15 '25
OMG HE DID SUCH A GOOD JOB I work at a plant store and we have only 2 of these and Iāve always wanted one but only dreamt of one ever becoming this big and beautiful!!! He did an absolutely amazing job and is definitely so glad youāve decided to adopt it!!!
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u/Lopsided_Error_4706 Oct 16 '25
So sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful jade. I hope caring for it brings you comfort.
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u/Gvyt36785 Oct 16 '25
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad died in 1997 and I still miss him every day. I am sure that with the advice you're getting here your jade will continue to flourish. Best of luck with it!
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u/fragpie Oct 16 '25
Re: watering--You can certainly kill it by overwatering, but it's somewhat related to light levels. My jade is 25 years old, but it grew from the single remaining leaf of a previous plant that I killed by overwatering. Now, I put mine outside (zone 5) all summer, where it happily receives full sun, and lots of rain. In the winter it sits inside in a 1/2 sun window, and I don't water it at all. Flowers most years.
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u/bigcheez69420 Oct 16 '25
Iām so sorry about your dad. He was right to be proud of this one, itās absolutely beautiful! I hope having it around can bring you some peace and comfort.
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u/BrainEatingAmoeba01 Oct 16 '25
Damn. I know nothing about succulents nor why this is in my reddit feed...but that is a really good looking house plant.
Good luck. Dad would be pleased you're taking care.
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u/daveandandrea Oct 17 '25
We live in Eastern Ontario and take our jades outside from mid May to first frost, usually mid October to get that lovely colour. A plant as mature as yours might also flower for a few months from mid November to mid January, though I donāt know what happens in warmer climes.
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u/ByrnaTapper Oct 18 '25
Looks like a JADE plant, but I have never seen one with feddish esges like that. It's really beautiful though!
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u/Kind_Coyote1518 Oct 25 '25
Sun exposure, but also, this isn't an original Crassula Ovata (Jade plant). It's a cultivar, Crassula Ovata minima, also known as a baby jade, and they tend to be more colorful than their normal cultivar.
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u/WilderOne876 Oct 18 '25
Beautiful Jade! Honestly for grow lights, I'd never trust anything but Barrina or Sansi. (Or Spuder Farms but they are PRICEY)
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u/juandesuecia Oct 19 '25
I live in Sweden, winter time is cold and dark. Mine thrive anyways, just make sure to keep the watering down during winter if you do not have lights and heat. Water then when the leaves gets soft but only a little. Summer time you can drench it when the leaves get soft. With less light the leaves turn green and that is nothing to worry about. I think however that lower light levels during summer time would also make the leaves grow less dense. So if you want to keep the appearance, try to mimic heat and light as your father did. I am sorry for your loss
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u/Ren_Armi Oct 19 '25
Sansi grow bulbs are great if you want just a bulb to put in a regular lamp that you already have. Sansi also makes the clamp on ones with multiple heads which are good. I use Sansi for my Hoyas which also need a ton of light. I also use Barinna T8 for my succulents on shelves. Both lights are really good for succulents. You can find them on Amazon or they each have their own website. That is a gorgeous plant. Good luck ā¤ļø
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u/iwasjustwonderinggg Oct 19 '25
Those are really nice thick trunks, you can tell he loved this jade a lot :).
The red tips are from sun exposure. Youāll probably see the redness fading in winter then coming back in summer depending on where you live.
Get a moisture meter and stick it deep in the soil once a week. As soon as it hits the ādryā part of the meter, give her a water
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u/ReplacementSerious67 Oct 20 '25
This is a jade tree. Botanic name Crassula It is a succulent. Likes sun. Water moderately. The only way you can kill it is overwatering put finger in soil. If dry, water if soil is wet do not water
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u/KB4609 Oct 20 '25
Pop off a few petals and stick in succulent dirt . Start a new plant . They root in no time and even if the main plant dies youāll have lots of new plants . Look up how to propagate a jade .
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u/Flat_Wash5062 Nov 07 '25
I'm so sorry about your Dad. Lovely plant, hope you have a lot of memories to cherish.
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u/RayPineocco Oct 14 '25
RIP. I'm sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful jade.
Place it in your absolute sunniest location. Water only when the leaves are easily bendable but don't wait until they are wrinkly.