Crassula dejecta

Trailing Jade / Elephant Bush

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Trailing succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves; often variegated green and yellow. Native to South Africa, tolerant of bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Trailing Jade / Elephant Bush
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Species Dejecta
Origin South Africa
Blooming Foliage plant, rare flowering indoors in summer
Leaf Color Emerald green with yellow margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with perlite or coarse sand for excellent drainage

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Watering

Water when soil is completely dry, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright indirect light to full sun; protect from intense midday heat in summer

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushiness; remove dead stems promptly

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

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 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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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)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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