Succulent – Ripple Jade

Ripple Jade 

Botanical name: crassula arborescens subsp. Undulatifolia 

Beginner friendly?: no 

Average size at maturity: up to 18 inches in height and in spread if grown in tropical or indoor environments 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11 

Growth rate: can grow 2-3 inches per year if grown in tropical or indoor environments 

Foliage color: green/gray 

Flower color: pink

Bloom time: winter 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune during the spring and summer months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, porch accent, hanging basket

Special features: drought tolerant, re-bloomer, heat tolerant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: snake plant, aloe vera, sedums

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts 

Invasive species: no