Crassula ovata , commonly known as jade , friendship tree , lucky , cash crop or money tree , is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers. It's native to South Africa and Mozambique, and common as a houseplant around the world. Most of its popularity comes from the low level of care required; The jade plant requires little water and can survive in most indoor conditions. Sometimes referred to as a money tree; However, Pachira aquatica also has this nickname.
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Description
The jade plant is a pine tree with thick branches. It has thick, shiny, smooth leaves that grow in opposite pairs along its branches. The leaves are rich jade green, although some may appear to be more yellow-green. Some varieties can develop a red tinge on the edge of the leaf when exposed to high levels of sunlight. The growth of new stems is the same color and texture as the leaves. Despite being brown and appearing woody with age, the stem has never been the correct lignification tissue, remaining fresh and fleshy throughout the plant's life. Under the right conditions, they can produce small flowers in the form of white or pink stars in the fall.
Many varieties and cultivars have been selected, where C. ovata Hummel's Sunset has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society of Garden Merit Award. Maps Crassula ovata
Distribution
Crassula ovata is originally from Mozambique and Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces in South Africa.
Cultivation
As a succulent, Crassula ovata needs a little water in the summer, and even less in winter. It's vulnerable to overwatering.
C. ovata can decorate the red rim around its leaves when it grows with bright sunlight. In more extreme cases, the green color of the plant is lost and can be replaced with a yellow color. This is caused by a jade plant that makes pigments such as carotenoids to protect against harsh sunlight and ultraviolet light. Jade plants are also best in fertile and well-watered soils. It also blooms in winter, especially during colder times, darker, and drier. C. ovata is sometimes attacked by white fleas, a common disorder of succulents.
Propagation
The jade plant is also known for its ease of spreading, which can be triggered by clipping or even falling leaves from plants. Jade plants spread easily from both with higher success rates by cuttings. In the wild, propagation is the main method of jade reproduction. The branches regularly fall from the wild jade plants and these branches can take root and form new plants.
Like many succulents, jade plants can be propagated from only the swollen leaves that grow in pairs on the stem. While propagation methods may vary, most follow similar steps. Usually, the wound on the leaves is left dry and not muscular. Then, the leaves are placed inside or on the ground. The roots begin to grow on leaves that are cut off about four weeks after being removed from the stem. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity affect the root velocity and growth of new plants. The leaves usually appear as soon as new roots are formed.
Bonsai
Jade plants are famous for their bonsai abilities, because forming bonsai is very easy when pruning is done right. Many who learn bonsai start with jade, because they are durable, easy to put through bonsai process, and interesting.
Parasites and diseases
Scale insects are a common pest of Crassula ovata and can cause deformation of plants during growth. Infestations can be removed by killing any insect with a cotton bud or a brush that has been soaked in alcohol. This process is repeated every day until all white lice have been killed, and new insects that may still hatch after the plant white lice have been killed. Aphids are also common pests, but they tend to occupy a flower stem. Spider mites can also cause problems. Exposure to sap or leaves can cause dermatitis in humans.
Cultivate
- 'Monstruosa' (syn 'Cristata', 'Gollum', 'Hobbit')
- 'Tricolor'
See also
- Crassula arborescens
References
External links
- Crassula ovata in succulent-plant.com
- Crassula ovata in India at plantsguru.com
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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