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Crassula
Crassula, the genus most gardeners know as jade plant. We track 9 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 8 most-saved Crassula varieties
Browse all 9 Crassula varieties →
3 species of Crassula
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
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How to grow Crassula
Whats common across all Crassula varieties in our catalog — drawn from the care records of the 9 most-grown of them.
The Crassula year
- FertilizeApril–August78% of varieties
Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer once or twice during active growth
- PropagateMay–July67% of varieties
Propagate easily from stem cuttings; allow cuts to callous before planting
- Winter PrepSeptember and October67% of varieties
Move potted plants indoors before the first hard frost; keep cool and dry
- PruneMarch, April and August44% of varieties
Trim back leggy stems or shape lightly in early spring or late summer
- Check for PestsJanuary–November44% of varieties
Check for mealybugs in leaf axils.
Do
- Water only when soil is completely dry 🌱
- Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot
- Provide bright, indirect sunlight ☀️
- Provide bright, indirect sunlight
- Fertilize sparingly during the growing season
Avoid
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering; succulents are drought-tolerant ❌
- Expose to direct harsh sunlight in the hottest part of the day
- Use heavy, non-draining soil
What goes wrong with Crassula
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Mealybugs | White cottony masses on leaves and stems | Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Increase humidity and apply neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and speckled leaves | Increase humidity and spray with insecticidal soap |
| Scale insects | Small brown or gray bumps on plant surface | Remove manually and spray with horticultural oil. |
| Root rot | Soft, blackened roots and wilting plant | Reduce watering, improve drainage, and repot if necessary |
| Root Rot | Soft, blackened roots and wilting | Improve drainage; repot in dry soil |
| Root and stem rot | Stems soften and blacken at the base in wet compost or a pot without drainage | Repot into dry gritty compost and withhold water; take healthy tip cuttings if the base is lost |
Making more Crassula
Stem cuttings
- Select healthy stem segments and let dry for 2 days.
- Insert cuttings into sandy soil.
- Water lightly after roots develop, around 3 weeks.
- Keep in bright light during recovery.
Leaf cuttings
- Remove healthy leaves and let callous for 2 days.
- Lay on dry soil and mist occasionally.
- Roots form in 4-6 weeks with proper light.
Crassula questions
How many types of Crassula are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 9 distinct Crassula varieties. The most popular — ranked by 30 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Crassula grow in?
Across its varieties, Crassula covers USDA Zones 9–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Crassula bloom?
Most Crassula varieties bloom in spring to summer, late summer, winter. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Crassula should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.