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Crassula ovata

Jade Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

Crassula argentea is a evergreen shrub that grows to 2' to10' tall and 3' to 6' wide with light green leaves. It like full sun, low watering, and will live in any type of well drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.