Botanical Name: Crassula argentea
Common Name: Jade plant Type of Plant: dicot; shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape very dense, rounded canopy - succulent branches form single, rather woody trunk - branches appear jointed at nodes Height 4' - 8' Spread 4' - 6' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor prefers full sun, tolerates partial or shade Soil prefers sandy soil; tolerates any well-draining Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 22-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, succulent, opposite, very thick, shining, oval-obovate-oblong, narrow at base but not petioled, light green, red tinge Flowers tiny, white-pink-rose colored, 3" - 6" panicle Fruit tiny follicle Propagation: stem cuttings - callus before planting Usage: tub plant, accent for form and foliage, filler, informal hedge, good in succulent gardens or tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering occasional to little – very drought tolerant Fertilizing none Pruning little or none - head back, thin with age Pests/Diseases stem rot in heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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