Crassula ovata 'Baby Jade' [large]

Highlights

'Baby Jade' (Crassula ovata) (Druce): A superstar grower whether kept indoors as a potted plant or grown outside as a dense, mounding shrub. Its small, round leaves sprout from thick branches and can flush red at the edges when exposed to direct sun. The species is native to South Africa and Mozambique where it grows en masse on rocky slopes. This cultivar can reach about 12.0" tall, but indoor growing, small pots, and pruning will keep sweet Baby Jade a small, bonsai size.

Jade is a forgiving grower and makes a great choice for beginners. Just give it a well-draining soil, ample sun, and protection from hard frost. Eventually, mature, outdoor shrubs do not need irrigation at all. You can even observe C. ovata shrink during drought and swell when rehydrated. Jade reproduces readily from cuttings, but plants also produce dense clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms in the winter.

Crassula can show tiny white or black dots on their leaves. These are healthy, water-transferring pores called "hydathodes" and not a sign of disease.

Full Crassula Guide

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F)

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Recommended Light Conditions

Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Shrub

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Seasonality

Blooms in Fall / Winter

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

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