Ask the Expert: could you please tell me what kind of plant this? i have this plant someone gave me and i dont know what kind it is could you please help and also could you tell me how to care for it thanks. Linda Plant Expert Reply: Your plant is a succulent commonly called Baby Jade (Crassula ovata arborescens). I have one of these on my patio table. If it is a true Baby Jade, you will see a slight red margin on the edge of some of the leaves. Otherwise it is a Crassula ovata (Jade Plant). They are extremely easy to take care of because they are tolerant of dry conditions. So if I forget to water it in the hot summer, it doesn't seem to care. Baby Jade likes a fair amount of light and can be pinched to shape it. Watch for scale, aphids, spidermites, snails and slugs. Over-watering will cause root-rot. Keep it towards the dry side. Fertilize every month or every other month with a well-balanced fertilizer. Good luck and keep me posted. I think [...]