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Crassula ovata

Also Known As

  • Crassula argentea
  • Crassula portulacea
  • Dollar Plant
  • Jade Plant
  • Jade Tree

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Crassula ovata plant details

Crassula ovata is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula ovata

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula ovata

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Compact round fleshy leaves.
Cannot handle our full sun. Protect from cold. Light Shade. White to Pink. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Crassula truncated, a mounding plant with a very unique type leaf. Each leaf tip has a dimple which looks like a spoon. Easy to grow.
Jade Plant. This selection is a typical Jade plant but develops a lovely pumpkin orange edge to the olive green foliage once the night temps cool in early September. Combine this with Coprosma 'Karo Red', Sedum nussbaumerianum and Sedum 'Angelina'.

Gardening facts about Crassula ovata plant

How to Grow Crassula ovata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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