Description
Crassula ovata "Ogre Ears" is a monstrose jade with tubular, ear-shaped green leaves tipped in bright red, delivering a playful, sculptural look to any sunny spot. This versatile succulent works as a compact desk plant or can mature into a tree-like shrub with age.
- Scientific name / cultivar: Crassula ovata "Ogre Ears" (monstrose jade)
- Leaf shape and color: Tubular, ear-shaped green leaves with bright red circular tips
- Growth habit: Can stay compact as a small succulent or grow into a tree-like shrub
- Flowers: Clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that appear in bloom
- Light requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade; intense afternoon sun can burn foliage
- Soil & watering: Well-draining soil; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot; allow soil to dry between waterings
- Propagation: Easy to propagate by leaf or stem cuttings (also possible from seed)
- Container and appearance: Juvenile specimens arrive in basic plastic nursery containers (~2" tall); may contain 1–4 small rooted plants depending on growth and season
- Care notes: Crassula prefer well-draining soil and can be sensitive to overwatering; may go dormant with temperature extremes; most Crassula do not survive hard frost
This Ogre Ears jade brings distinctive architectural flair to any space, thriving in bright windowsills or sunny balconies with minimal watering. Its easy propagation supports a growing, low-maintenance succulent collection, while its unique leaf form provides a conversation-worthy focal point that remains striking year after year.
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