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    Crassula arborescens

    Also Known As

    • Silver Dollar Jade
    • Silver Dollar Plant
    • Tree Crassula

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Crassula arborescens plant details

    Crassula arborescens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula arborescens

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in winter
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula arborescens

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Thick fleshy leaves with a pink edge.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Crassula arborescens, the silver dollar plant, is a species of succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is an endemic plant of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is a 2 to 4 ft (0.6 to 1.2 m) succulent shrub. It has round gray “Silver Dollar” leaves. It blooms in winter, with white to light pink flowers.[1] It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in drought tolerant and succulent gardens, and in container gardens. It is also suitable for growing indoors as a houseplant.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Crassula arborescens plant

    How to Grow Crassula arborescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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