Crassula ovata 'Compacta'

Dwarf Jade

Native to South Africa. Technically the same species as crassula ovata, just a different cultivar. Which means it was selectively bred to have specific traits. In this case smaller leaf size. Crassula ovata 'Compacta' is a medium green spoon leaved, faux woody stem, succulent subshrub. Crassula are succulent, herbaceous plants. Some varieties are suitable for rock gardens in mild regions as long as the soil is well drained. The thick leaves are often covered with hair or 'meal' and the flowers are generally small in size and borne on terminal panicles. Crassulas can easily be grown from leaf cuttings.

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plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Dwarf Jade

Latin name

Crassula ovata 'Compacta'

type

Succulent

family

Crassulaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Dwarf Jade is 0.60meters x 1.00meters

0.60 M 1.00 M

Crassula ovata 'Compacta'

Propagation by cuttings

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

Crassulas can be grown from leaf cuttings taken in spring and summer. Pull a leaf from the main stem, leave it to dry for a day, then place it on the surface of the growing compost. The leaf will form roots and eventually, a small rosette will appear at the base. Remove and pot up the new plant when well rooted.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Summer

Crassulas need a sharply drained soil, such as 2 parts John Innes potting compost number 2 and 1 part course sand or grit. They do best on a sunny window ledge and in winter, require a minimum temperature of 7C. Repot every second year in early spring.

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