Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia (Ripple Jade)

Scientific Name

Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia Toelken

Common Names

Ripple Jade

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula

Description

Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia is a succulent shrub, up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall, with elliptic, bluish-grey, twisted and erect purple edged leaves. It has very stout succulent branches and a natural bonsai-like aspect with compact rounded heads of whitish star-like flowers.

How to Grow and Care

Crassula are easy to grow, but they are susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.

Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil

is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Crassula.