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Crassula ovata

Jade Plant

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Information by:         Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

Crassula ovata is an evergreen shrub that grows to 3'-10' tall and 3'-6' wide with gray green, oval, glossy, leathery leaves with red margins (more red appears with more sun). During the winter and spring, small pale pink, fragrant flowers cover the plant. It likes afternoon shade, low watering, and will live in any type of well drained soil. It can be grown as a houseplant but will not bloom. Trunk and branches are thick and gnarled. Flowers attract bees, wasps, butterflies, flies and beetles. Looks great in containers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.