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Crassula ovata / 12Cm
Crassula ovata
Confirmed format: 12cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Thick glossy succulent leaves • Upright branching habit • Easy to grow in bright conditions • Long-lived houseplant • Excellent for sunny windowsills
Overview
Crassula ovata, commonly known as the Jade Plant, is a classic indoor succulent valued for its fleshy, glossy green leaves and attractive tree-like form as it matures. Its sturdy branching stems and compact growth make it a timeless choice for adding year-round greenery to bright indoor spaces. Slow growing and naturally resilient, the Jade Plant is well suited to both new and experienced houseplant enthusiasts. It makes an attractive specimen on its own or as part of a collection of succulents, bringing structure and lasting interest to shelves, desks and sunny windowsills.
Why We Love It
The Jade Plant has remained a favourite for generations thanks to its attractive, sculptural form and dependable nature. Its glossy foliage provides year-round interest, while its slow growth and straightforward care make it an excellent choice for bright indoor spaces.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Crassula ovata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jade Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Foliage | Thick, glossy green succulent leaves |
| Flower Colour | White to pale pink |
| Flowering Season | Flowering is uncommon indoors |
| Position | Bright, indirect light or direct sun |
| Soil | Free-draining cactus or succulent compost |
| Habit | Upright, branching, shrubby |
| Mature Height | 1.5m to 2.5m (often smaller grown indoors) |
| Mature Spread | 1m to 1.5m |
Growing Guide
| Positioning | Place your Jade Plant in a bright position where it receives plenty of natural light. It thrives in bright, indirect light and will also tolerate several hours of direct sunshine each day. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Allow the compost to dry out completely before watering thoroughly, then let excess water drain away. Reduce watering during the winter months when growth slows. |
| Compost & Care | Always use a free-draining cactus or succulent compost to help keep the roots healthy. |
| Indoor Placement | Ideal for living rooms, home offices and bright kitchens, performing best close to a bright window with good natural light. Its upright habit makes it a great choice for desks, side tables and windowsills. |
Perfect For
- Living rooms, home offices and bright kitchens
- Desks, side tables and sunny windowsills
- Displaying as a standalone specimen or within a succulent collection
Good to Know
- Flowering is uncommon when grown indoors.
- Always allow compost to dry out completely between waterings to keep roots healthy.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 12cm Pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Indoor succulent |
| Positioning | Best positioned in bright, indirect light or direct sun |
| Ideal Location | Ideal for living rooms, offices and bright kitchens |
| Key Features | Grown for its glossy evergreen foliage and attractive branching habit |
Indoor growing & care
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 1.0m wide
- Flowering
- White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- evergreen
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