Miniature Jade
Crassula ovata 'Minor'
Fleshy, red-edged leaves on thick little branches that turn woody with age.
About this plant
The Jade Plant, commonly called the Money Plant, is a very popular succulent houseplant and has been found on shelves and bookcases for generations. (Not to be confused with the Money Tree, which is the common name for Pachira aquatica). The Minor version is much more compact with smaller leaves.
Once established as a mature plant, it forms a miniature tree like structure, with a thick trunk and branches. Leaves are thick, fleshy and opal shaped in a deep, glossy jade green, sometimes with a red tinge at the leaf edge. New growth starts on stems that have the same color and texture as the leaves, but this hardens into a brown, woody stem in time.
They are very easy to care for, provided they have plenty of light. As they store water in their fleshy leaves, they do not require a lot of attention.
| Botanical name | Crassula ovata 'Minor' |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4" pot · 6" tall 4½" pot · 8" tall 6½" pot · 12" tall 10" pot · 16" tall |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Ships in | Plastic nursery pot with drainage holes |
| Guarantee | 30-day Arrive-Alive |
Care card
Crassula ovata 'Minor'
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sunWithin a few feet of a south or west window. A few hours of direct sun keeps it compact and colorful.
- Water
- Let it dry out fullyEvery 3 to 4 weeks, even less in winter. Overwatering is the only real way to lose it.
- Humidity
- Dry air is fineStores water in its leaves or stems, so indoor winter air suits it.
- Pets
- Keep away from petsCan irritate the mouth and stomach if a cat or dog chews it.
- Care level
- Easygoing
