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Trying to decide between getting an elephant bush or jade plant - I have to choose one as a gift. Help! They are both so gorgeous. Pls share your experience with either!
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PhilElephant bush requires direct sun to thrive. Jade plant can get by with very bright indirect light or morning sun. And everyone loves the look of a jade plant. Plus jade will indicate need for water. Much harder to detect on elephant bush. So I say Jade.
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mollythat is some predicament! they’re both so pretty. i have fond memories with the elephant bush, so i lean towards that. my dad planted it in the yard back home and it took over in such a beautiful way. jades are such classic statement pieces though, especially if you wire wrap and shape it. i guess you could do that with either though 😂 i think i would make the decision by if you think they’ll want bigger or smaller leafs. they’re both similar care and growth so you truly can’t go wrong!
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NunyabzwxElephant bushes are hard in my experience but Jade plants are super easy and they look super cool when they get bigger. I would get the jade plant..
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As a new plant mum, my Jade plant has been amazing. I’ve had it for over a year and now it’s flowering! Very easy to look after
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KatomaroseThis is not a jade. It's a bear paw.
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AdrianHey there 👋 that’s actually a bear paw cactus, or coytledon orbiculata, not a jade plant. Just thought I’d let you know. Congrats on getting it to flower! I love bear paw cacti 😊 this is mine, for comparison.
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- Ella
Your joking, that label when I bought it said Jade! Crassula ovata! 😂🙈
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Thank you both for enlightening me 😂😂
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No problem! 😉 that’s strange! I wonder how it ended up in a pot with the wrong label. Good luck with your bear paw cactus! 🌵
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BonzoidGo Jade. Elephant plants are picky picky.
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Elephant bush are nice for anyone that’s looking for something a little smaller or that they can prune into a bonsai. Jades are also great, and a little more easy care. I personally would opt for the jade if who you’re gifting the plant to is more of a beginner and wants a low-maintenance plant. I’ve got a ton of jades and I absolutely love them, and they make for great bonsai plants too. Here’s two of mine for comparison. The first is a variegated variety, and the other is a classic jade. Hope this helps.
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