Crassula arborescens

Silver Dollar Plant

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Robust succulent shrub with thick silver-blue leaves and red edges in bright sun. Native to South Africa, valued for drought tolerance.
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Plant Details

Common Name Silver Dollar Plant
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Species Arborescens
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small white or pink star-shaped flowers in winter to spring
Leaf Color Silver-green with red margins
Sunlight Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix or sandy soil with perlite for maximum drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is completely dry; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light to maintain leaf color and compact shape; direct sun prevents etiolation

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer diluted monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Trim leggy stems to encourage bushiness; remove spent flower stalks

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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