Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors. Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoorsplus, theyre long-lived. See how to care for your jade plant. With their thick, woody stems and oval-shaped leaves, jade plants have a miniature, tree-like appearance that makes them very appealing for use as a decorative houseplant. Jade plants adapt well to the warm, dry conditions found in most homes. Its important to keep the plant watered during the growing season (spring, summer) and drier during the dormant season (autumn, winter). However, even during the growing season, the soil should be allowed to dry out fully between waterings, as jade is very susceptible to rot.