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How to grow and care for Crassula ovata

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Crassula ovata, Lucky plant, Money tree

Crassula ovata 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~24C°

Every 14 days

Growth Observation wiki

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more sunlight, watch for wrinkling leaves or yellowing

Botany Encyclopedia

Species : Crassula ovata

👀 Characteristics details

The stems may appear to turn brown and woody over time, but they remain succulent and fleshy. This allows them to store more water, making them resistant to drought. However, be cautious of overwatering.

☀️ Light

If a plant receives a lot of light, its leaves may turn red. This is a natural phenomenon where the plant produces red pigments to protect the leaves from UV rays.

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How to water Crassula ovata

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water less often, but more thoroughly

How often should I water?

check Crassula ovata Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Crassula ovata need?

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Bright indirect light

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Light preference

Crassula ovata likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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3~40℃

45

Houseplants

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Crassula ovata at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Crassula ovata prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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mist with diluted succulent food once a week

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

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Is Crassula ovata toxic?

Crassula ovata is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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