Crassula ovata or Jade plants are
shrubby succulent plants that make excellent choices for dry gardens and
container plants. Xeriscaping with drought tolerant cactus and succulent plants
has become popular in dry areas or places where water conservation is a
concern. Jades have thick, deep green leaves sometimes tinged with red on the
edges. The leaf shape, like the name ovata implies, are oval from 1 - 2 inches
long.
Crassula ovata develop thick, fat
trunks that have an aged look and will eventually grow up to 8 feet tall. In
late winter jade plants get 3 inch clusters of light pink to pale salmon
flowers with five petals. These perennial plants are drought tolerant and only
need water once a month or so.
For indoors plants Dubai, succulent jade plants make good houseplants.
They prefer bright, indirect light and can take a few hours of direct sunlight
but they are also adapted to low light. In a pot, Jade stay small and can even
be used for bonsai. Crassula ovata is sometimes confused with Crassula
argentia, which has a similar growth habit, but has silvery grey leaves.
Crassula are usually not bothered by insects or disease. The biggest problem
crassulas face may come from over watering. This will result in a soggy brown,
rotting trunk.
In the garden, drought tolerant
jade plants will grow in shade to full sun. In hottest desert areas, crassula
do better when they don't have an entire day of full sun. Crassula ovata are
hardy to 41 degrees (5 degrees centigrade). A light frost will show up at brown
dots on leaves. Overhead protection is usually enough to protect succulents
during a light frost. Heavy frost, or a deep freeze will turn leaves brown and
shriveled. Frozen leaves will fall off, or you can brush them off with your
hands. If the plant branch or trunk is not damaged, new sprouts will form in a
few weeks.
Crassula ovate is suitable succulent plants for sale in
Dubai. Crassula plants are versatile and easy to grow. Their winter bloom make
jade plants a great addition to any garden or home landscape. You can also get cactus house plants in dubai from
http://mygreendubai.com.