Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Check the soil moisture by inserting a finger a few centimeters deep before watering.
Crassula obovata is a striking succulent with fleshy, ovate leaves, often displaying attractive grey-green or silver foliage, ideal for arid landscapes and containers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid harsh midday rays.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, gritty mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (18-24°C). Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with diluted succulent fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Check the soil moisture by inserting a finger a few centimeters deep before watering.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or leggy growth, and encourage bushier development. Pruning can be done at any time, but is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be used for propagation.
Easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callous over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Roots will form in a few weeks. Water sparingly until new growth appears.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one. Repotting is best done in spring.
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Where Crassula Obovata (Crassula obovata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula obovata |
Similar in genus Crassula
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