Crassula Ovata Succulent Plant

Crassula ovata

Family

Crassulaceae

Origin

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Environment

Jade plants need full sun to develop their full coloration. Water sparingly or abundantly. Reduce water in the winter

Description

Crassula ovata is a spectacular slow growing cultivar close in appearance to the common jade plant but with green leaves . It is a many-branching succulent shrub with a stout trunk up to 120-180 cm tall. It bears pale-green, obovate pointed leaves . Leaves are often tipped with a pink margin on the new growth and when grown in the sun.

Given proper conditions, the Crassula will flower with small pink or white, star-shaped in apical clusters 5 to 7 cm across within the foliage in the late winter, making an attractive and mildly fragrant display.
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Landscape Use

Suitable for Container, Rock Garden & Xeriscaping