Also known as Jade Plant · 22 gardener saves
Crassula: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Crassula, the genus most gardeners know as jade plant. We track 7 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 7 most-saved Crassula varieties
Of 7 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedString of Buttons
Crassula perforata 'Small Red Carpet'
#2 most savedVariegated Red Pagoda
Crassula pagoda 'Variegata'
#3 most savedCampfire Crassula
Crassula erosula 'Campfire'
Hobbit Jade Plant
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Propeller Plant
Crassula falcata
Calico Kitten
Crassula ovata 'Calico Kitten'
Red Pagoda Plant Crassula Red Pagoda
Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda'
How to grow Crassula
What the Crassula varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 7 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Crassula year
- FertilizeApril–August100% of varieties
Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer once or twice during active growth
- PropagateMay–July86% of varieties
Propagate easily from stem cuttings; allow cuts to callous before planting
- Winter PrepSeptember and October86% of varieties
Move potted plants indoors before the first hard frost; keep cool and dry
- PruneMarch, April and August57% of varieties
Trim back leggy stems or shape lightly in early spring or late summer
- Check for PestsJanuary–November57% 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 |
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted new growth | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem 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 |
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 7 distinct Crassula varieties. The most popular — ranked by 22 real gardener saves — 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.
Keep exploring
Crassula shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Crassula in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
