Crassula Species, Silver Jade, Silver Dollar Plant, Beestebul, Chinese Jade, Money Plant

Crassulaarborescens

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Species
arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Carlsbad, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Hayward, California

Laguna Niguel, California

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Valley Center, California

Spring Hill, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

Rochester, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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B
Hayward, CA | October 2012 | neutral

This is a plant that easily falls into the "One step forward and two steps back" with any cultural mistake..not forgiving for a Crassula....Read More

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Seattle, WA | August 2010 | positive

Can be grown from single leaf just like regular jade. In seattle single leaf rooted for 2 months will burn red in summer sun has took 4 m...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

This Crassula is a relatively slow growing species when compared to C ovata or the 'normal' Jade plant people think of. This plant has m...Read More

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2004 | positive

Jade plants don't need full sun to grow. They will grow in partial shade or even full shade. No pruning is necessary as they grow natural...Read More

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Western, PA (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Native to South Africa

E
Weyburn, SK | March 2001 | neutral

The Silver Jade has round and 'fat' leaves. They are a silvery-green with a red edge if in strong enough light.

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