Aloe Vera vs Jade Plant
Side-by-side comparison.
| Aloe Vera | Jade Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Light | Bright, indirect light; can tolerate 2-4 hours of direct sun | Bright indirect to direct (at least 4-6 hours of direct sun) |
| Water | Allow soil to dry completely between waterings (every 2-3 weeks) | Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly in winter |
| Humidity | 30-50% | 30-50% (average household humidity is fine) |
| Mature size | 1-2 ft tall, up to 3 ft with rosette spread | 2-3 ft tall indoors, up to 6 ft in ideal conditions |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats and dogs (saponins) | Toxic to cats & dogs |