Crassula arborescens

Description

Commonly known as the silver dollar jade, Crassula arborescens grows glaucous fleshy leaves. Silver-blue leaves grow slightly twisted, with purple edges which deepen in colour during the summer months. Star-shaped white or pink flowers emerge in dense clusters during the summer months.

WATERING

In summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. During A/W allow soil to dry 100% – water sparingly (every two month). Gradually increase watering in spring – depending on temperature and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a succulent fertiliser 4-6 times from April – September.

REPOTTING

Can stay in the same pot for a number of years. If it outgrows its pot, use a very well draining cacti and succulent compost with an added drainage medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Pot sizes 11, 14 and 16cm are supplied or terracotta pot, other sizes are in plastic nursery pot.