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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.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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'.

    By: Avant Gardens

    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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    Crassula elegans

    aka Elegant Crassula

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula elegans foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Crassula herrei

    aka Crassula nudicaulis var. herrei

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crassula herrei foliage by Bluemoose
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    Crassula sericea var. hottentotta

    aka Crassula hottentotta, Crassula merxmuelleri

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula sericea var. hottentotta foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Crassula hirtipes

    aka Crassula hystrix

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crassula hirtipes foliage by Dysmorodrepanis
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    Crassula rupestris ssp. marnieriana

    aka Crassula marnierana, Jade Necklace Vine, Worm Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula rupestris ssp. marnieriana close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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