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Crassula cotyledonis (Thunberg): A fun houseplant with thick, disc-like leaves that fan out. The foliage is a silvery green tone. It's covered with a soft coating of velvet that makes this plant very fun to touch. This species can tolerate indoor light conditions and is an easy low maintenance grower.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Silver
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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1) It's not receiving enough sunlight. This particular plant, Crassula obvallata, normally keeps it's stem fairly short. However, if it doesn't receive enough light it will "stretch"; growing taller in an attempt to reach more light. How much sun is it getting? It needs about 6+ hours a day.
2) It's trying to bloom. One exception to it's normally short stem is its bloom stalk. This structure is produced about once a year and looks like a tall stem. Soon however, the flowers emerge at the top.
If the issue is stretching, first move the plant into a place that gets more sun, then, you can cut the top off and re-root it as a healthier plant. Click the link below for more information on how to do that… See full answer »
If that article doesn't help, you can always email a few clear photos to us via email at info@mountaincrestgardens.com and we'll diagnose the problem for you.
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In fact, that could be a sign of powdery mildew. I recommending placing your plant in a brighter location, keeping the above ground foliage dry (try watering from the base), and reducing water a bit. This takes advantage of your plants ability to survive drought conditions that many fungi cannot survive.
If the powder persists then I would try investing in neem oil or something equivalent.
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
Crassula watering is pretty normal for succulents. Soak the soil and then don't water it again until the soil totally dries out and the leaves just start to feel flexible. No need to water much in winter. These plants are very forgiving and shouldn't give you any trouble. I hope this helps!
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