- Symbol of good luck and fortune.
- Best for sunny windows.
- Easy to care and low maintenance plant.
- Its leaves resembles like coin.
- Popular house plant with attractive leaves.
About Crassula Ovata
Botanical name of Elephant bush is Portulacaria afra. Crassula ovata is a big-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. These succulents commonly have a reddish stem and leaves that are green Elephant Bush big-leaved succulent plant found in South Africa. Elephant Bush commonly has a reddish stem and green leaves.
The vibrant green leaves are symbolic of growth and renewal. Jade plants have long been thought to bring good fortune to their owners.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Elephant Bush, Elephant Food, Dwarf Jade, big Leaf Jade, Porkbush |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 25.4 centimeters. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight
- Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for jade plant growth.
Soil
- Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (january-march) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Crassula Ovata Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural indirect/artificial bright light. |
| Watering | Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and porus. |
| Temperature | 18-24 degree Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Kulvinder –
Nice plant
Sarang –
I got somewhat healthy plant.
Lalita –
Even after 6 days of placing the order,i received a healthy little one
Aradhya kohli –
Excellent condition, Nicely packed and well grown , the soil quality and the plant thickness is soo good, so happy to order this. a must buy