How much humidity does Bonsai Crassula like?

Bonsai Crassula prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Bonsai Crassula?

Bonsai Crassula is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Bonsai Crassula?

Bonsai Crassula grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Bonsai Crassula go dormant?

It’s common for Bonsai Crassula to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Bonsai Crassula native to?

Bonsai Crassula is native to South Africa .

Does Bonsai Crassula produce flowers?

Bonsai Crassula produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Bonsai Crassula

Q: How often should I water my Bonsai Crassula?

Bonsai Crassula thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Bonsai Crassula need?

Bonsai Crassula requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Bonsai Crassula

Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crassula sarcocaulis

Genus

Crassula

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Bonsai Jade

How to care for Bonsai Crassula

Water

How often to water your Bonsai Crassula

Bonsai Crassula needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Aloha, Oregon.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Bonsai Crassula in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bonsai Crassula: 1ft from a window

Bonsai Crassula love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Aloha, Oregon ⛅.

Bonsai Crassula does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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