{"product_id":"curly-jade-plant-crassula-ovata","title":"Crassula arborescens subsp. undilatifolia - Curly Jade Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis subspecies of the luck-bringing Jade Plant is distinguished by its strikingly curved leaves. A succulent, it will be well satisfied with a bright window and soil able to dry between waters. Choose this succulent for its striking silhouette, deep silver-green foliage and the slight definition offered by deep maroon leaf tips and it will reward you with more of its stunning foliage. Over time, as it grows into a small shrub, you may notice its stems become wooded, too, showing a glimpse of how this incredible plant grows in its native South African ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrassula arborescens\u003c\/i\u003e subsp. \u003ci\u003eundilatifolia\u003c\/i\u003e (thick-leaved plant which grows in tree-like shapes, wavy-leaved subspecies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis subspecies was identified in a 1975 paper and remains an accepted subspecies name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCurly Jade Plant, Ripple Jade, Silver Dollar Jade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Africa, this plant is found in the rocky, arid Cape Provinces of South Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrassulas like bright light; this one will prefer to have some direct sun to keep up the maroon colouring at its leaf-tips. A south- or west-facing window will work well, just make sure it's not getting scorched in mid-summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLet the soil totally dry out between waters; if the soil is constantly damp this can lead to root rot. This is especially a risk over winter, when the plant is growing less, so you'll need to water even less then.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in low-humidity environments. Make sure you aren't keeping it anywhere especially damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA mix with added sand, grit or perlite will work well for this Crassula; look for one designed for cacti and succulents. Repot every few years as the plant grows, and make sure your pot has drainage holes to help the soil to drain properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every couple of months in the spring\/summer growing season. A diluted houseplant or cactus \u0026amp; succulent feed will work well. Feeding over winter is not necessary as the plant will be growing much less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Crassula's ideal temperature is 15-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe red tips on the leaves become more vibrant with brighter light exposure, so keep it on a bright windowledge if you like the eyecatching colour.\u003cbr\u003eMake sure you leave enough time for the soil to dry between waters - you can check with a wooden chopstick or skewer that the soil in the centre has dried.\u003cbr\u003eThe powdery white on the foliage of this plant is a kind of natural sunscreen, so try not to rub this off by handling the foliage too much.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":42895933735165,"sku":"CF1587","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":42286658224381,"sku":"CF1586","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/crassula-arborescens-subsp-undilatifolia-curly-jade-plant-155442.jpg?v=1737423944","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/curly-jade-plant-crassula-ovata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}