Crassula
Some of our favorite succulents belong in the genus Crassula which has over 200 species. The Jade plant and its cute Ogre Ear variety, Buddha’s Temple, and Campfire Crassula are top on our list.
Most Popular Types
Jade (Crassula ovata), Campfire Crassula (C. capitella), Watch chain (C. muscosa), Propeller plant (C. perfoliata)
Light
Indirect sun all day or 6 hours of direct sunlight
Temperatures
Crassula can withstand temperatures to 33°F.
Watering
Water when soil is completely dry.
Toxicity
Toxic to animals
Growth
Some varieties of Crassula can reach 8 ft in height. Most stay under 12 inches. Clumps of flowers may appear in the spring.
Origin
Eastern Cape of South Africa
Propagation
Leaf and stem cuttings
Dormancy
Summer dormant
Crassula sormentosa variegated
The somentosa variety of Crassula is excellent for hanging baskets and spillers in dish gardens.
Crassula platyphylla burgundy
Crassula platyphylla burgundy is a small leaf jade with dark red undersides of leaves.
Crassula ovata small leaf jade
Crassula ovata small leaf jade
Crassula ovata jade tree
The jade tree, Crassula ovata, are ideal for bonsai.
Crassula obvata jade tree
Crassula obvata jade tree
Crassula mix
Crassula silver dollar, hobbit, small leaf, platyphylla, and ripple jade.
Crassula hobbit
The hobbit jade has oddly folded leaves. If they fold in the opposite direction, it is known as ogre ears jade.
Crassula Falcata Propeller plant
Crassula Falcata is one of the more unusual Crassulas, resembling a propeller.
Crassula capitella pagoda
Crassula Capitella Pagoda
Crassula arborescens undulatifolia – ripple jade
Crassula Arborescens Undulatifolia – ripple jade
Crassula arborescens silver dollar jade
Crassula Arborescens silver dollar jade, also known as Chinese Jade, has thick, tough leaves.
campfire crassula – Crassula capitella
Campfire Crassula develops an inflorescence that resembles billows of smoke.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.