Crassula natans var. minus

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Floating Pigmyweed (Crassula natans var. minus) (Rowley): A unique, semi-aquatic succulent. Unlike almost all succulents, this variety thrives in standing water. It spreads readily in seasonal pools, branching and floating at the surface. It has long, rounded leaves of green that can tinge reddish when stressed. It usually blooms in late winter with tiny white flowers. C. natans is native to South Africa but has naturalized in Southeastern Australia.

Grow this variety in rich soil and water regularly. Its stems can sprawl to about 4.0" and spill nicely from containers. It tolerates a wide range of light conditions but more sunlight will expose reddish tones.

Full Crassula Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Growth Habit / Shape

Low Growing / Creeping

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.

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 »

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As far as the Jade Plants we sell are concerned, they can all be grown indoors.

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! See full answer »

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Succulents are adapted to dry environments so they tend to succumb to rot in enclosed, non-draining terrariums. It is challenging but possible to grow them in open terrariums. You can find tips to make it work at the link below.
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Basically, yes. There may be a few exceptions within the genus Crassula, but enough of them are to where it's better not to risk it. See full answer »

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We do not list any Crassula as pet safe because some species have been shown to cause mild digestive distress when ingested. You can find all of our pet safe succulents at the link below.
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The jade plant with the largest leaves is Silver Dollar Jade, linked below.
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Crassula ovata Jade Plants can cause some digestive issues when consumed, so to be on the conservative side, we do not consider any Crassula to be pet-safe.
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Crassula ovata Jade Plants can cause some digestive issues when consumed, so to be on the conservative side, we do not consider any Crassula to be pet-safe.
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Because some Crassula species have been shown to cause digestive distress when consumed, we do not consider any Crassula to be pet safe. You can explore all of our pet safe varieties at the link below.
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