Crassula ovata 'Minor' (jade plant)

Crassula ovata ‘Minor’, popularly known as Dwarf Jade Tree, it is a compact variety of the famous Jade Tree (Crassula ovata), appreciated for its slow growth, small size, and small, fleshy, intense green leaves. In strong light conditions, the leaf edges may take on reddish hues, enhancing its ornamental value.

Due to its dense habit and rich branching, this succulent is ideal for pot cultivation, suitable for windowsills, offices, terraces, and bonsai-style arrangements. It is one of the easiest plants to maintain, tolerating drought periods very well.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Crassula ovata ‘Minor’
• Common name: Dwarf Jade Tree
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Plant type: perennial succulent decorative by leaves
• Compact, dense, and well-branched habit
• Small, fleshy, glossy leaves of intense green color
• Leaf edges can turn reddish in strong light
• Slow growth
• Height at maturity: approximately 30-60 cm

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers direct sun or a very bright position. Color is more intense in abundant light conditions.
• Substrate: very well-drained, specific for cacti and succulents.
• Watering: reduced; water only after the substrate is completely dry.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C. Must be protected from temperatures below 5°C.
• Fertilization: in spring and summer, once a month, with fertilizer for cacti and succulents.

🌱 Secret Garden Recommendation:

👉 For healthy growth and excellent drainage, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti and Succulents – SG MIX, specially formulated for plants that require an airy substrate with quick excess water drainage.

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✨ What makes it special:

• compact version of the popular Jade Tree;
• small, fleshy, and very decorative leaves;
• can be easily shaped in bonsai style;
• extremely resilient and easy to maintain;
• ideal for homes, offices, and sunny terraces;
• considered in Feng Shui a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and luck.

📌 Note: In strong light conditions, the leaf edges may take on reddish hues, and mature plants can produce small, white-pink, fragrant flowers in the cold season. Specimens may show natural differences in branching and shape, and minor aesthetic imperfections that occur during handling and transport do not affect the plant's health or development.
Height with pot included: approx. 25-30 cm