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Crassula arborescens Undulatifolia / 12Cm
Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia
Confirmed format: 12cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Distinctive rippled blue-grey leaves • Compact, sculptural succulent habit • Stores water in fleshy foliage • Thrives in bright indoor positions • Easy to care for with good drainage
Overview
Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia, commonly known as Ripple Jade, is an attractive succulent grown for its thick, blue-grey leaves with distinctive undulating edges. Its naturally branching habit creates a compact, sculptural plant that brings year-round architectural interest to shelves, desks and sunny windowsills. Well suited to modern interiors, Ripple Jade is slow growing and stores water in its fleshy leaves, making it a practical choice for anyone looking for a low-maintenance houseplant.
Why We Love It
Ripple Jade stands out for its beautifully textured foliage and naturally sculptural form. The unusual blue-grey leaves with gently rippled edges add architectural interest even without flowers, making it an excellent feature plant for contemporary interiors.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ripple Jade |
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Foliage | Evergreen, fleshy, blue-grey with wavy margins |
| Position | Bright indirect light or some direct sun |
| Soil | Free-draining cactus or succulent compost |
| Habit | Upright, branching, compact |
| Mature Height | Approximately 60 cm to 100 cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 30 cm to 60 cm |
Growing Guide
| Light Requirements | Place in a bright position with plenty of natural light. It will tolerate some direct morning or late afternoon sun, but avoid sudden exposure to intense midday sunlight if the plant has been grown in lower light. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Allow the compost to dry out thoroughly before watering again, and reduce watering during winter when growth slows. |
| Drainage | Always use a pot with good drainage, as succulents are sensitive to prolonged wet conditions around their roots. |
Perfect For
- Bright living rooms
- Conservatories
- Home offices
- Sunny windowsills
Good to Know
- Adapted to periods of drought and more tolerant of underwatering than overwatering.
- Bright light helps maintain its compact growth and distinctive leaf colour.
- Keep away from cold draughts and avoid positioning directly beside heat sources.
Product Information
| Format | Supplied in a 12cm pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Light | Best in bright indirect light or a position with some direct sun |
| Placement | Ideal for living rooms, offices, conservatories and bright windowsills |
| Key Feature | Grown for its distinctive rippled blue-grey foliage and compact architectural habit |
Indoor growing & care
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 30cm wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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