Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Minima'
Common Name(s)
Small Jade, Miniature Jade, Baby Jade
Synonym(s)
Crassula ovata 'Minor'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
Crassula ovata 'Minima' is a cultivar of Crassula ovata.
Description
Crassula ovata 'Minima' is a small succulent with a thick trunk and branches that bear fleshy, rounded, glossy green leaves with reddish edges. It can grow up to 2.5 feet (75 cm) tall and 20 inches (50 cm) wide.
The flowers are small, star-shaped, coral-pink, and appear in winter.

Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C).
How to Grow and Care
Many people enjoy growing Jade Plants in their homes and offices, and they are considered a symbol of good luck. But you do not need to be lucky to learn the proper care and maintenance of Jade Plants. The most important factors to consider when growing Jade Plants are water, light, temperature, and fertilizer.
Easy to grow in a container, it thrives in full sun but also tolerates partial sun. It needs well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water regularly from spring to fall, allowing the soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter months, water your plant only enough to keep the leaves from shriveling. The most common reason for failure is overwatering.
Propagating is achieved by placing leaf or stem cuttings into a soil mix and then waiting until they show some growth. Before putting them in the soil mix, you can prevent potential problems from the sap seeping out by allowing them to dry on a windowsill for a few days.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for a Jade Plant.
Links
- Back to genus Crassula
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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