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Crassula arborescens undulatifolia
Ripple 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.
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