Crassula arborescens Silver Jade Plant

(This plant comes in a 2 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)

Crassula arborescens is commonly known as “Silver Jade Plant”. The multi-branched shrub has its origin in Mexico and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This succulent usually grows up to a height of 2 to 4 feet and looks equally good in cultivated gardens or indoor settings. Noted for blue-gray rounded leaves, the winter-dormant Silver Jade Plant has a slow growth rate and needs bright light to thrive well.

Growth Rate

Crassula arborescens is a slow-growing plant but grows in bushes. It is relatively easy to grow.

Flowering

This attractive plant bears pink flowers during the spring and summer seasons.

Watering and Feeding

The Silver jade plant dislikes water as the leaves store water. The soil should be allowed to dry out completely before the next round of watering. The plant should never be allowed to sit in water else; the roots will rot. During winter, the watering frequency should be once a month.

Soil

Crassula arborescens prefers the standard cacti potting soil mixed with sand. It loves to thrive in poor soil.

Hardiness

The hardiness range for this succulent plant is between 10 -11. Silver jade has a frost tolerance of -5° C (23° F).

Light

These plants love bright light but shy away from direct sunlight. Therefore, as a houseplant, the succulent should not be placed on a window with high sun exposure.

Propagation

Silver jade plants can be propagated easily from cuttings. 

Crassula arborescens or Silver Jade Plant looks stunning indoors and is a perfect gift for family and friends! 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season	Spring and summer
Common Name	Silver jade plant
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Crassulaceae
Flower	Pink
Frost Tolerance	-5° C
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	10 – 11
Height	2-4 ft
Origin	Mexico
Pot Size	2 inch
Scientific Name	2 inch Crassula arborescens
Shape	Globose
Sun Exposure	Bright light