Crassula ovata’Obliqua '
Jade Plant , Jade Tree
Crassula obliqua
Photo byPeter Lapshin
kinsfolk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Crassula ovata’Obliqua ' is a form ofCrassula ovata .
Crassula ovata’Obliqua ' is a succulent shrub with thick , sarcoid , greenish leave with pointed tips . It usually produce over 1 infantry ( 30 cm ) tall . When exposed to direct sunlight , the leave are even out with imperial purpleness at the edges . They are attach at a more upright slant to the ramification than the leaves ofCrassula ovata .
Photo byNoelene Tomlinson
The star - shaped flowers are pink or bloodless and come out in showy clusters at the ends of the branches from late winter to former spring .
clean : C. ovata’Obliqua ' prefers full sun to fond shade . However , intense afternoon Dominicus in the hottest summertime months canburn theplant ’s foliage . Therefore , a place with forenoon Sunday and afternoon tone would be everlasting . Indoors , place your plants in a window where they have at least six 60 minutes of unmediated sunlight .
Soil : This plant is not particular about soil pH but requires very poriferous dirt with excellent drain . you’re able to apply commercial-grade potting soil mix designated for succulents ormix your own .
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Hardiness : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will allow brusque - term freezing , but extreme point of cold or heat will cause it to lose leaves and go . C. ovata’Obliqua ' can hold temperatures as low as30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lacrimation : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and juiceless " method , in which the soil is plume with water supply , slowly drained , and go away to dry out out before watering again . deoxidise lacrimation in wintertime . Potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the primer .
Fertilizing : C. ovata’Obliqua ' does not ask much alimentation but will benefit from a small amount of organic fertiliser in mid - springiness when it starts actively growing .
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Repotting : Repot as call for , preferably in spring , at the first of the active growth period . check that the stain is dry before you begin repotting .
Propagation : This succulent is generally started by leaves or stem cuttings . It can also be get from seeds and stolon . The easy way is to propagateC. ovata’Obliqua ' from a exclusive folio , while using root word clipping is the fast way to get a nice - sized flora . These processes are most successful at the beginning of the active growth period . Sow the seeded player in the natural spring or summertime . distribute by dividing set-back is well-to-do because the parent plant has already done most of the work for you .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for a Jade Plant .
Despite its beauty , C. ovata’Obliqua ' is toxic to cats , dogs , and horses and gently toxic to human beings .
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