

curly jade
About curly jade
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
Crassula undulata
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for curly jade
How often to water your curly jade

every 12
curly jade needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Finding light for curly jade in your home

a window
curly jade love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
curly jade does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of curly jade in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize curly jade

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your curly jade after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Dying? One of the leaves I prepared and planted has been looking well, but this morning I woke up and it looks like this now. :’( what did I do wrong?
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Got my plants from planet desert today, thank you to the #GregGang #gregteam for making this possible, I love that I was able to help so many people with their plants & have learned so much about mine as well. Gardening is a big part of my life & I never thought I would a part of a community that’s so awesome and knowledgeable! I look forward to seeing everyone’s posts, everyday & seeing what the Greg app will do next! I was able to get two of my wishlist plants & one other as thank you, for placing second this past month in top answers. 🤓🌱 I got a calico hearts, crassula ‘moonglow’ & a cotyledon ‘white sprite’ 🤍 I’m hoping they will do well, and acclimate to their pots well! If you have any care tips below feel free to comment ! #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #FreshLeafFriday #PlantAddict #crassula #AndromischusTriflorus #PlantMail
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I recently got this Ripple Jade. I’ve been sticking her in direct light in my south facing window for most of the day, but I’ve recently learned that she might actually prefer indirect light?? Anyone with more knowledge than me on the subject? #Crassula
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#JadePlant I just got this plant but it’s leaning. I have it in the soil it came in because it was too hard to remove it. But I also added leca, lava rocks, and perlite. Will it pep up or is it okay to lean? #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Crassula #SucculentLove #NewPlantMom #PetsAndPlants #PlantAddict
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Another ID! This was supposed to be Crassula “Campfire”, but see an example of it in the first picture and my plant in the second. And this is good as it gets! I’ve had it under grow lights on full power, in bright, direct light, everything! The real campfire has narrower leaves which grow from the bottom, but mine grows upward on a stem. It has never turned even slightly red. 😔 What is the correct ID? #Crassula #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #SucculentLove #GregGang
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some updates one a couple of my faves, Toby the baby toes 🌱 they’ve done really good despite a couple bumps but I think the cinnamon might have fixed it… we shall see. Mimi my calico kitten crassula, she is tiny but mighty 🥹 all the bright green seems to be new 🌱 then my crassula rubra, (I think) also has the same kinda look going on. 🤭 my prop tray is next, the ghost babies are doing so great, I have a good feeling about them 😏 I also have a few randoms in there. Lastly my sad looking Aeonium from my #Birthdayhaul , she’s a little unhappy right now but any tips would be great. I’m thinking water and new pot and dirt ASAP 😂. And then I have a cute cluster of pickle plants 🎍 they were one of the few things in that package that made it in great condition.. I’m grateful anyways to be able to nurse them all back to health & learn from them! 🌱 #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #NewGrowth #Crassula #PlantAddict
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is this the plant it says it is? i just got it can someone help me #Crassula
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I found these on Pinterest & thought they would be great to share with you guys, #Succulents can be hard to indentify especially #Echeveria They are great reference pictures & hopefully will help someone identify a plant. The first is echeverias & they are all species that are hardy to zone 9b The second is Crassula species The third is different types of jade plants The fourth is Sanseveria species & the fourth is senecio & crassula #PlantInfo #PlantID #SucculentSquad #Crassula #SnakePlant #SnakePlantSquad #Senecio #JadePlant
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Says to give 156 mg fertilizer- how do I do that #Crassula
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Is this normal? #Crassula Hi! I randomly was gifted this lil guy and it was in a tiny tube of water. Once it rooted in soil it’s grown like crazy, but this isn’t what I’ve known jade plants to look like? 😂 I had to support it with a stick and it still grew and flopped over. I feel like this isn’t right? It’s under a grow light, but I’m starting to think they’re just not powerful enough for plants like this? #Jade #JadePlant #GrowLights
curly jade 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.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
curly jade 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 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
curly jade enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.
🪴 Soil
curly jade 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!
💩 Fertilizer
curly jade 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!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for curly jade to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
curly jade is native to South Africa.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for curly jade
curly jade
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
