Crassula plant in 5 inch white plastic potCrassula plants, also known as jade plant , are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word, succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning "juice" or Sap. Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The habitats of these water preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but