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Crassula Curly Green

€12,00 EUR
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Crassula Curly Green (Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green') is an established selected cultivar of shrub-like succulent prized for its undulate (rippled) leaf margins that give a textured, ripple‑jade look. It stays compact and bushy indoors with bright light, appeals to buyers who want a visually different jade-type without different care, and is mildly toxic to pets (ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset).

Plant size
Height
20 cm
Pot Size
12 cm
Care
Easy
Light Needs
Full sun
Watering Needs
Medium
Quantity

In Stock

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Quick care table

Plant care at a glance

Care factor Crassula Curly Green
Botanical name Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green'
Common name Crassula Curly Green, Curly Green, and Ripple Jade
Difficulty Easy
Light Full sun
Water Medium
Humidity Medium
Pet safe No, toxic if ingested
Growth habit Shrub-like succulent (Bushy, stout branched stems)

Crassula Curly Green: Rippled jade with wavy, fleshy leaves

This selection (botanical name Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green') is defined by thick, fleshy leaves with pronounced undulate—or rippled—margins that give each leaf a textured, sculpted look. Leaves are bright to mid‑green and often pick up red or pink tints along the edges in strong light, creating a compact, ornamental silhouette of stout branched stems and a bushy outline.

Indoors the plant is usually sold and kept as a compact specimen, but with time it develops stout, woody branches and a fuller shrub habit; in cultivation it can reach a much larger bush over several years if left to grow. It does not climb or trail—expect branching rather than vining—and you won’t see fenestration or leaf‑split growth; the main visual change is increased stem thickness and leaf‑ripple density as it matures.

Practical ownership is straightforward for buyers who can provide bright light: it behaves like a typical jade-type Crassula but with the rippled leaf texture as its defining trait. Be realistic about one trade‑off—this cultivar is susceptible to overwatering (rot) and common succulent pests such as mealybugs and aphids, and like other Crassula it is mildly toxic if pets ingest it.

Best for sunny windowsills, shelves or compact plant displays, it suits shoppers wanting a visually different jade without special cultural changes. This is an established trade cultivar—appealing to collectors for its rippled leaves but commonly available from nurseries—sold as a compact retail plant ready for immediate display.

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Crassula Curly Green

Size: Medium - P12 H20

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Plant questions, answered

What makes Crassula Curly Green different from a standard jade plant?

Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green' is distinguished by its undulate (rippled) leaf margins, giving each leaf a pronounced ‘ripple’ texture. This novel trait is the primary visual difference from the flatter‑leaved Crassula arborescens standard and common jade (C. ovata). The foliage texture provides a decorative alternative while cultural needs remain similar.

What light does Crassula Curly Green need and can it be grown indoors?

Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green' prefers full sun and performs best in very bright, direct or strongly lit positions. Indoors, place it in the brightest window you have; under strong light the leaf margins often take on red or pink tinges. Light intensity will influence colour and compactness, so adjust placement as needed.

How large will this plant get and how does it develop over time?

This selection is a shrub‑like succulent that will develop stout, branched stems and a bushy habit; in optimal outdoor conditions it can reach roughly 0.5–1 m over several years. Retail specimens are usually kept compact, and you can prune or pot‑train it to maintain a smaller, bushy indoor form.

Is Crassula Curly Green safe for pets?

No — Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green' is mildly toxic to pets; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset. Crassula species are listed by pet‑toxicity authorities as causing digestive symptoms, so keep this ripple jade out of reach of cats and dogs and contact a veterinarian or poison helpline if ingestion is suspected.

What pests or problems should I watch for with Curly Green?

Watch for mealybugs and aphids and avoid overwatering, which can cause root or stem rot. Crassula arborescens 'Curly Green' is a succulent that tolerates dry spells better than wet soil; routinely inspect joints and undersides of leaves for pests and improve drainage or reduce moisture if rot appears.

What size plant will I receive if I buy this listing?

The product variant is listed as Medium - P12 H20, corresponding to a 12 cm pot and a plant height of about 20 cm. This reflects a compact retail specimen rather than a mature shrub; expect a young, pot‑kept plant that can be pruned or repotted as it grows.

Plant care guide

Light
Requires full sun/very bright light (good east/south/west exposure). Strong light enhances leaf colour and may produce red or pink‑tinged margins on the leaves.

Water
Water moderately — allow the potting mix to dry out between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter and water sparingly to avoid root rot.

Soil and repotting
Use a free‑draining cactus/succulent mix and a pot with drainage holes. Repot into a slightly larger container when rootbound (generally every 2–3 years) and refresh compost to maintain drainage.

Humidity and temperature
Prefers medium indoor humidity and typical indoor temperatures; protect from frost and cold draughts. Tolerant of lower indoor humidity common in homes.

Feeding
Feed sparingly in the active growing season (spring–summer) with a balanced, diluted fertiliser at low strength every 4–6 weeks; do not overfeed and avoid fertilising in winter.

Growth and support
Shrub‑like, bushy succulent that can develop stout, branched stems over years (0.5–1 m in optimal outdoor conditions; retail plants are usually kept compact). No special structural support needed; prune or pot‑train to maintain a compact shape.

Common concerns
  • Mealybugs: Inspect leaf axils and stems regularly and isolate and treat affected plants promptly to prevent spread.
  • Aphids: Remove by water spray or treat early with insecticidal soap; check new growth and undersides of leaves.
  • Overwatering/rot: Avoid waterlogged compost — allow the soil to dry between waterings and reduce water in winter to prevent root rot.

Pet safety
Mildly toxic to pets — ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs and place where curious pets cannot nibble leaves.

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