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Common Name: dollar plant
Type: Broadleaf evergreen
Family: Crassulaceae
Zone: 11 to 12
Native Range: South Africa
Garden Location: Kemper Center for Home Gardening Building
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer
Bloom Description: White to pink
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Leaves: Evergreen
Tolerates: Drought
Culture
Easily grown in St. Louis as a houseplant in a well-drained loamy potting mixture. Plants are intolerant of moist, poorly-drained soils. Plants need bright light, but appreciate some afternoon shade. Can thrive in relatively low humidity. Water moderately, and allow soils to dry between waterings. Does not require winter dormancy, but appreciates a resting period with reduced watering from fall to late winter.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Native to South Africa, jade plant is a popular branched succulent shrub that may grow to 6’ tall. In St. Louis, it is a popular indoor plant that usually grows 18-30” tall. As it matures, its trunk-like succulent stems often take on the appearance of a miniature tree. Oblong, fleshy, shiny, evergreen leaves (to 2” long). Leaves may acquire red tints when grown in direct sun. Tiny flowers may appear in spring. Flowers are white to pink, but rarely appear on indoor plants. Synonymous with C. argentea.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for aphids, scale, spider mites and mealybugs.
Garden Uses
Houseplant for bright, dry areas.