And there we are again with the wisdom of our grandmothers! Your grandmother was referring to the Crassula ovata, which we know here as the jade plant and which is known worldwide as the money tree.

It’s fascinating how this plant combines botany with folk magic and symbolism. Why didn’t my grandmother give it up?

A Magnet for Prosperity and Money
In Feng Shui, the succulent is considered a symbol of wealth. Its fleshy, round leaves resemble coins. It is believed that placing it near the entrance of the house (preferably in the southeast) brings financial stability to the home.

A Symbol of Indestructibility
The succulent is a succulent – ​​it stores water in its leaves for times of need. Grandmothers loved them because:

They can withstand almost anything: They defy drought and neglected watering.

They live a very long time: They’re a plant that grows with its family. They can live for decades, and their trunk thickens over time, like a real tree.

Pure energy
Grandma was also right about their calming effect. The sight of the deep green, glossy leaves, which look like polished gemstones, brings harmony and order to a room.

My little “growth tip”:

If you want your succulent to bring you luck (or at least beautiful blooms), you must heed a condition that grandmothers already knew: Don’t water it too often! > Golden rule: A succulent would rather survive a month without water than a week in waterlogged soil. If the leaves fall off, it means the plant is waterlogged and its roots desperately need help.

Grandma’s right, too. Do you already have your jade talisman on the windowsill, or are you considering getting one on your grandmother’s advice?