Question
Hihi - I am wondering if you could help me, but I'm afraid that I do not have any pics, so if you can't really tell me anything, that's ok ... I have a house plant that I can't really identify, so i'm not sure how to care for it. I'll try to describe it the best I can.

I got this plant by stripping a branch from a bush that was growing in wild in north San Diego area. It was growing in eukaliptus-planted grove. Seems very well fitted to withstand drought. Basically, it looks like a miniature tree. It can grow to be quite big - as big as a bush - depending on amount of soil provided. It has plump, dark-green, oval leaves. Apparently it stores water there - if I don't water it, the leaves slowly shrink. The leaves are attached to the stem - they do no branch off separately. As the stem grows, it grows to be quite thick and begins developing wood-like covering. Leaves grow only towards the top, on green thick stems that separate from the main one. Somewhat like a tree. Flowers are very small and white - don't think they smell. Another great feature of this plant is that it can propagate by parts - even a separate leaf has capability of growing roots when separated from the tree. Any advice on what this might be would be greatly appreciated. Overall, seems to be a low-maitenance plant.
Thank you
-Val

Answer
sounds like it could be in the jade family.  there are millions of plants out there, so w/out seeing it i can't be sure.  all of what you say describes a jade.
the care would still be similar for most tropical plants.
water by weight. put a saucer under the pot. water and let the plant sit in the excess water for 5-10 minutes.  after that time pour off any excess water in the saucer.  pick up the pot.  it should feel heavy.  don't water again until it feels considerably lighter in weight.  outdoors check the plant everyday. indoors check it every 5-10 days.  watering frequency depends on many factors(sun exposure, wind, day temps, etc.).
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