Crassula marnieriana

Baby Jade / Hobbit Plant

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A compact succulent shrub featuring thick, fleshy, often tubular leaves with red margins under bright light. Prized for drought tolerance.
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Plant Details

Common Name Baby Jade / Hobbit Plant
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Species Marnieriana
Origin South Africa
Blooming Rare indoors; small star-shaped white or pink flowers in spring/summer
Leaf Color Green with red margins or variegated yellow/green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with perlite and coarse sand

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright direct sunlight preferred for compact growth; avoid scorching in peak summer heat indoors

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Fertilization

Diluted balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season (Spring/Summer), stop in autumn/winter

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth, remove leggy stems to maintain shape

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect 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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% 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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