Crassula arborescens undulatifoliaRipple Jade

The Crassula arborescens undulatifolia, commonly known as Ripple Jade, is a striking succulent featuring thick, wavy, silver-green leaves with red margins. Compact and easy to care for, this plant is ideal for containers, rock gardens, or as a houseplant. Its unique foliage and drought-tolerant nature make it a favourite for low-maintenance landscapes and modern indoor designs.

Specifications

• Height50 to 90 cm
• Width30 to 60 cm
• Native toSouth Africa
• FoliageThick, wavy, silver-green leaves with red edges; evergreen
• Growth rateSlow to moderate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; suitable for succulent potting mix
• LightFull sun to bright indirect light; tolerates partial shade
• WaterLow; allow soil to dry out between waterings
• ClimateThrives in arid, subtropical, and temperate regions; protect from frost

Additional Features

• FormCompact, branching growth habit with fleshy, textured foliage
• UsesPerfect for pots, rock gardens, succulent displays, or as an indoor accent
• SpacingPlant 30 to 50 cm apart for ground cover or individual displays
• Low MaintenanceMinimal care; prune lightly to shape and remove dead leaves
• Pest ResistanceResilient to pests; monitor for mealybugs and aphids in stressed plants
• Drought ToleranceExcellent; thrives in low-water conditions
• Frost SensitivityNot frost-tolerant; grow indoors or protect in cooler climates
• Wildlife AttractionOccasionally flowers; blooms attract small pollinators
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with striking year-round colour and texture
• VersatilityComplements contemporary, xeriscape, and minimalist garden styles

The Ripple Jade is a hardy and decorative succulent, perfect for adding a sculptural element to indoor spaces or low-water gardens. Its wavy leaves and compact growth make it an eye-catching and low-maintenance choice for any collection.