Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact'

Also Known As

Crassula 'Baby Jade'
Crassula 'Crosby's Mini Jade'
Crassula argentea 'Crosby's Dwarf'
Crassula ovata 'Compacta'
Crassula ovata var. compacta
Compact Jade Plant
Crosby's Dwarf Jade
Dwarf Jade

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 10"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

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Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact' plant details

Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green and red foliage. In fall, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 10 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, summer and winter
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula ovata 'Crosby's Compact'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This impressive, easy to grow succulent, is a smaller version of the popular Jade Plant. It reaches up to 2′ on an upright, mounding shrub. Perfect for growing a beautiful, compact bonsai tree. Features shiny, deep-green succulent leaves with red margins in dry, hot conditions. Cluster of small white flowers appear from fall to spring. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Jade plant is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE from frost! Tender. Thick green leaves tinged with red.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Crosby's Dwarf Jade is the perfect size for a small bonsai or to use as a tree-like form in a mixed succulent planter. Cool fall temperatures exaggerate the red rim of the rounded olive green leaves. Our stock plant is 12 years old multi-trunked and only 12" tall.