Description
Crassula ovata is an evergreen succulent shrub with thick branches and shiny, green, obovate leaves. When exposed to full sunlight, the leaves may develop red margins. The leaves grow in opposite pairs along the grey-green stems, and as the branches mature, they become woody and brown. Over time, the older bark peels in horizontal brownish strips, leaving scars of fallen leaves.
Family: Crassulaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Jade Plant, Jade Tree, Lucky Plant, Money Plant, Money Tree | Mature Size: 2.5 meters in height |
Origin: Eastern Cape to KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa | Dormancy: Extreme heat or cold |
Flower Colours: Pinkish-white | Bloom Season: Winter |
Sun Exposure: Full sun/Indirect light - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Only when soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 18 - 24 °C | Min: 10 °C | Max: 38 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested |
