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Jade: A South African Succulent

Tough and Exotic

Best Plants for Pool Landscaping
Jade for Poolside Landscaping

Jade, a native of South Africa, makes a perfect poolside planting.

Photo © Lisa Hallett Taylor
In some regions, Jade (Crassula ovata) is a popular houseplant; in others, it can grow almost like a weed and is extremely unfussy, just needing a little watering now and then. Like all succulents, its foliage is packed with water; when it shrivels, you know it's asking for a drink. Jade is attractive, sturdy, and a hands-down trouble-free plant for your pool area landscaping.

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