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title: "So I wanted to figure out if I have a different type of jade plant.…"
description: "So I wanted to figure out if I have a different type of jade plant. The picture I added is a different one I have that seems to be the most common type of jade…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Isa"
published: "2024-06-22T16:08:16.415105Z"
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# So I wanted to figure out if I have a different type of jade plant.…

_Posted by Isa on 2024-06-22_

So I wanted to figure out if I have a different type of jade plant. The picture I added is a different one I have that seems to be the most common type of jade but it looks vastly different from my mystery jade plant. Does anyone know what this could be?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X1Z_nEF7v8XaUHB2pG-phiIF6MfsbiBMKzNoCMzxrsE/mAFgE0jESKWmTlyJUosJjw.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Adrian commented on 2024-06-22

Definitely a jade, but perhaps it’s a compact variety.

<https://links.getplanta.com/UZoC> here’s a link to an ID for a compact version

#### Adrian replied on 2024-06-22

I have cuttings from my 30-year old jade that’s more compacted at the top. It’s likely a good sign that it isn’t very leggy, meaning it’s getting enough light for lots of close knit growth

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/CQyscbeN5f0KZltdaSyx3VQZZh8uHYoaKDmCZlFICjE/X9V1Zu6TTROn1pdxTJM1kQ.webp?size=large)

#### Isa replied on 2024-06-22

Mine is definitely compacted and as it grows it doesn’t get tall like my other jade plant but it gets wider.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X1Z_nEF7v8XaUHB2pG-phiIF6MfsbiBMKzNoCMzxrsE/Qvh3oKbJRqaKx2VqCUd-Uw.webp?size=large)

### Adrian commented on 2024-06-22

I think I found it!

<https://links.getplanta.com/eWfJ>

Check out Crassula setulosa and its care instructions in the Planta app.

#### Adrian replied on 2024-06-22

This is my next best guess. Hope this helps!

<https://links.getplanta.com/irrg>

Check out Fairy crassula and its care instructions in the Planta app.

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-06-22

The interesting thing is that your older leaves have more typical large leaves under the smaller newer leaves. So it used to grow those leaves. I wonder if the leaves just look different at different stages or lighting. I have a small jade my mom struggled with and then gave to me. It still has two of its old big leaves, but the rest are smaller and more compact. So🤷‍♀️. Obviously both of ours are happier now, but I guess time will tell if the leaves will become big like the old ones. Here’s mine. I love how yours is almost spiraling though!!😍

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/feM_z3mLSqmpIM8d8dafwA.webp?size=large)

#### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-22

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/DsHvgf_KTxSZ5YIO2I5F0w.webp?size=large)

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