Crassula arborescens
silver dollar
A shrub-like succulent to 1m or more, with stout, branched stems and fleshy, grey-green leaves, often with red margins and red-spotted above. From autumn to winter it may produce star-shaped pink flowers, however these are rarely produced on pot plants
Other common names
African rubber plantBrazilian rubber plant
see moreChinese jade
Chinese rubber plant
house oak
jade tree
Japanese rubber plant
Persian rubber plant
silver jade plant
tongue-leaf milk plant
tree purslane
Synonyms
Crassula atropurpurea var. arborescens
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Crassula can be succulent annuals, perennials, evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in a terminal cluster
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in pots of cactus compost in full light. Water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed at 15°C in early spring, or stem or leaf cuttings in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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