Crassula arborescens undulatifolia - Ripple Jade Tree

Crassula arborescens undulatifolia

(Ripple Jade)

Beautiful mature multi-trunk specimen with exceptional movement.
You will receive this exact specimen.
Measures approximately 10" wide × 8" tall.
Showcased here in Handmade Pottery – Limestone Terrace Basin No. 204 (sold separately).
Roots as shown.
Will be shipped bare root.

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Crassula arborescens undulatifolia, commonly known as Ripple Jade, is one of the most elegant and architectural members of the jade family. Native to South Africa, this distinctive succulent is prized for its thick blue-green leaves with gently undulating margins that give the plant a graceful, sculptural appearance unlike the flatter foliage of traditional jade plants. Over time it develops sturdy woody trunks and naturally branching canopies, creating the look of a miniature tree shaped by years of wind and weather. This mature specimen already displays multiple trunks with beautifully balanced branching and a full crown of healthy foliage, giving it the quiet presence of a well-established bonsai. Easy to grow yet highly refined in appearance, Ripple Jade is equally at home as a striking container specimen or as part of a serious succulent collection where its timeless form only becomes more beautiful with age.

Care Instructions

☀️ Light
Bright light to full sun. Several hours of direct sunlight each day encourage compact growth and the best foliage color.

💧 Water
Allow the soil to dry completely before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months.

🪨 Soil
Requires a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with excellent drainage.

🌡️ Temperature
Protect from frost. Prefers warm temperatures and good air circulation.

🌬️ Humidity
Low humidity is ideal.

📈 Growth Habit
Slow-growing branching succulent shrub that gradually develops thick woody trunks and a broad tree-like canopy.

✍️ Special Note
Given time, Ripple Jade develops increasingly sculptural trunks and branching, making older specimens especially desirable among succulent collectors and bonsai enthusiasts.

Why It Stands Out

Beautiful mature multi-trunk form

Gracefully undulating blue-green foliage

Natural bonsai character

Exceptional architectural silhouette

Easy-care collector succulent

Outstanding specimen with years of character

Collector Notes

Although often overshadowed by the common jade plant, Crassula arborescens undulatifolia is widely considered one of the most refined species in the genus. Its softly rippled foliage, naturally woody trunks, and elegant branching habit give mature specimens an unmistakable presence. Well-grown plants such as this become increasingly sculptural over the years, making them prized additions to both succulent collections and bonsai-inspired container gardens.