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Trailing Jade
A metallic copper pot sets off this cute trailing jade plant — sure to please a mom who likes succulents, drought-resistant plants with thick leaves and stems. She can grow it indoors in a sunny window or transplant it into her garden in Zones 10 and 11. Its trailing vines will grow to 70' high outdoors, where they'll need a sturdy structure to climb on, such as an arbor or pergola. As a houseplant, the vines can reach 4' to 8' long. It can be pruned lightly in late summer to shape it up or manage its size; pale, blue-green flowers sometimes appear in the spring or summer.