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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.