Crassula arborescens undulatifolia - Ripple Jade Tree

Crassula arborescens undulatifolia - Ripple Jade

You will receive this exact specimen.
Measures 8" tall x 12" wide.
Showcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (sold separately).
Roots as shown.
Will be shipped bare root.

Crassula arborescens undulatifolia, commonly known as Ripple Jade, is a succulent shrub prized for its waxy, blue-green leaves with distinctly wavy or rippled edges. Native to the rocky slopes of South Africa, it is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can grow up to 4 feet tall and wide, making it suitable as both a mounding landscaping shrub in frost-free climates and a popular indoor houseplant.

APPEARANCES and CHARACTERISTICS

• Foliage: The leaves are fleshy, oval, and bluish-green with a silver sheen. When exposed to environmental stressors like full sun or cold, the edges can flush with a deep red or fuchsia color.
• Growth Habit: It typically forms a dense, mounding shrub. It responds well to pruning and can be trained into a bonsai-like tree appearance.
• Flowers: Small, star-shaped blossoms in white or pale pink may appear in late winter to spring, though they are rare when grown in containers.
• Safety: According to NCSU Extension, this plant is considered mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested.

CARE and GROWING CONDITIONS

• Light: Requires bright, direct light for at least 4–6 hours daily. While it tolerates full sun, young plants or those in extreme heat should be acclimated to avoid sunburn.
• Watering: Use the "soak and dry" method; water deeply only when the soil is completely dry to prevent root rot.
• Soil: Needs very airy, porous, and well-drained soil, such as a specialized succulent or cactus potting mix.
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9b–11b (approx. 20°F–50°F). It is not frost-tolerant and should be moved indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F.