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Jade plant ritual to help your money grow

The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent with round, fleshy leaves that many homes and shops know as the “money tree.” It grows slowly, needs little water and lives for many years, just like healthy finances: they don't depend on strokes of luck but on small, regular care. In this ritual you link looking after the plant with a weekly review of your money, so that every watering reminds you of a good financial decision.

By the Cardaluna editorial team · Updated

In short: The jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent with round, fleshy leaves that many homes and shops know as the “money tree.” It grows slowly, needs little water and lives for many years, just like healthy finances: they don't depend on strokes of luck but on small, regular care. You need 5 simple items and 5 steps. When: During the waxing moon, on a Thursday, the day of Jupiter, linked to expansion.

When to do it

During the waxing moon, on a Thursday, the day of Jupiter, linked to expansion. Also at the start of a month, when you receive income or when you want to build a saving habit.

What you need

  • A small jade plant in a pot with a drainage hole
  • A saucer to go under the pot
  • A card and a green pen
  • A glass of water or a small watering can
  • Your spending notebook or banking app

Step by step

  1. Place the plant on its saucer in a bright spot at home, near the entrance or your workspace. Wipe the dust off the leaves with a soft cloth.
  2. On the card, write a simple, measurable money goal, for example: “Set aside £20 every week” or “Pay off a small debt before the end of the year.”
  3. Lean the card against the pot, cup your hands around the plant and say: “Like this plant, my money grows with patience and care.”
  4. Water only if the soil is completely dry (jade rots with too much water) and, while you do, open your notebook or app and review the week's spending.
  5. Write the date and one small completed action on the card. Repeat the review every week on the same day, even if the plant doesn't need water.

Safety first

These rituals are symbolic. Do not ingest herbs or oils, ventilate the room when burning incense or herbs, and never perform a ritual to harm or control anyone.

To finish

When the plant grows new leaves, celebrate with a small extra saving. The jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs if they chew it, and small children shouldn't handle it: keep it on a high shelf, out of their reach, and wash your hands after touching it. To give your savings a first boost, pair it with the ginger ritual.