Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. blue sky in my pocket / Getty Images Jade plants are regal, tree-shaped succulents that can be the stars of your plant collection.

If your thumb is less than green—but you still want to add more plant life to your home—might we suggest starting out with something simple to care for, like a jade plant? Once you know the basics of ...

Jade plants are regal, tree-shaped succulents that can be the stars of your plant collection. And when you know how to prune a jade plant, you can keep it shaped and compact, almost like a bonsai.