Crassula ovata 'Obliqua'

Highlights

Crassula ovata 'Obliqua': A superstar grower whether kept indoors as a potted plant or grown outside as a dense, mounding shrub. Its shiny leaves have pointed tips and sprout from thick branches and can flush royal purple at the edges when exposed to direct sun. The species C. ovata is native to South Africa and Mozambique where it grows en masse on rocky slopes, reaching up to 8' tall. Indoor growing, small pots, and pruning will keep 'Obliqua' in a small, bonsai size.

Jade is a forgiving grower and makes a great choice for beginners. Just give it a well-draining soil, ample sunlight, 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

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Shrub, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Seasonality

Blooms in Fall / Winter

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 9 - 10

9 10

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