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Crassula ovata · Succulent
A tree-shaped succulent with thick, glossy leaves that store water. It thrives on neglect as long as it gets plenty of light, and a well-kept plant can live for generations, slowly forming a woody trunk.
💧WaterEvery 2–3 weeks, when soil is fully dry (estimated)
☀️LightBright, some direct sun
🐾PetsToxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright light with at least 4 hours of direct sun
- Water
- Soak, then wait until the soil is fully dry
- Soil
- Fast-draining cactus mix, pH 6.0–7.0
- Temperature
- Best 60–75 °F; protect below 40 °F
- Pot size
- Only slightly wider than the root ball
- Pot
- Heavy terracotta pot with drainage
- Growth
- Slow; 2–4 in per year (estimated)
- Lifespan
- 50+ years
When?
Repot in spring or early summer. Leaf and stem cuttings root most easily in warm months; let the cut end dry for a few days first.
Step by step
- Give it the sunniest window you have.
- Water deeply, then wait until the pot feels light and the soil is dry.
- Water much less in winter, roughly once a month.
- Feed 2–3 times in summer with diluted cactus fertilizer.
- Prune leggy stems in spring to keep a compact shape.
- Repot every 2–4 years into a heavy pot so it does not tip over.
Common problems
Soft, wrinkled leavesUnderwatering after a long dry spell; give a deep soak.
Mushy black stem baseRoot rot from wet soil; cut healthy parts and re-root them in dry mix.
Stretched, sparse growthToo little light; move to a sunnier spot gradually.
Red leaf edgesNormal response to strong sun or cool nights; not a problem.
Pets
Toxic to cats and dogs; eating it may cause vomiting and lethargy. If in doubt, ask your vet.
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This page is general guidance; no pesticide doses are given.