Crassula clavata

Club-leaf Jade Plant

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Drought-tolerant succulent shrub native to South Africa, featuring thick club-shaped leaves that turn red in bright light. Compact growth habit.
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Plant Details

Common Name Club-leaf Jade Plant
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Species Clavata
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small star-shaped white or pink flowers in winter; rarely blooms indoors
Leaf Color Green with red margins under stress/bright light
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or perlite; high mineral content essential for drainage

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Watering

Water thoroughly only when soil is completely dry; reduce drastically in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect to direct sunlight required for red pigmentation; acclimate slowly to prevent sunburn

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season only

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushiness; remove dead or leggy stems at the base

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat 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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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
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
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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