#63 Crassula orbicularis
SKU: EXACT 2in - #63 Crassula orbicularis
The Succulent Source · Plant notes
Meet Crassula Orbicularis.
Low green rosettes and developing offsets give this Crassula a softer, spreading appearance than upright jades or stacked necklace plants.
- LightBright filtered light or gentle shade
- WaterLet the mix dry between waterings
- SoilAiry, free-draining mix and drainage holes
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Cold hardinessSoft succulent
Protect from frost
A closer look
What makes it different.
It is a good choice for bright sheltered light. Its preference for a more protected position is a useful reminder that not every Crassula wants the same sun exposure.
This Crassula develops low rosettes and can spread through small plantlets on slender runners. Give the offsets room to settle around the main plant. Mature plants can send up slender flower stalks; blooming is not guaranteed.
The everyday essentials
How to keep it happy.
01 Find the right light
Choose bright filtered light or a lightly shaded position. This Crassula is suited to more sheltered light than many sun-loving jades. Protect it from strong afternoon sun and make any increase in exposure gradually.
02 Water with the plant’s needs in mind
Check the mix below the surface before watering. When it has dried, water the root ball thoroughly and let excess water drain. Empty any saucer. Adjust to the plant and your conditions rather than watering on a fixed weekly schedule.
03 Give the roots air and drainage
Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with drainage holes. If the mix stays wet too long, add a suitable mineral amendment such as pumice or perlite. Repot into a container only a little larger than the roots.
04 Adjust through the year
Check the soil more often during active growth. When growth slows in cool or lower-light conditions, water less often. Avoid leaving cold roots in wet soil, and move frost-tender plants to a protected location before freezing weather.
Start here
The first few days at home.
Unpack promptly and gently clear away loose packing material. Begin in bright, protected light while the plant adjusts after shipping. Check the mix before adding water, and introduce stronger sun gradually.
Give the roots time to settle in the nursery pot before choosing a permanent container. Small cosmetic marks can occur on living plants. If something concerns you on arrival, take clear photos and contact us for help.
Know what you’re seeing
Pests & common growing questions.
Stretching or losing its shape?
Long gaps between leaves, a widening rosette, or pale new growth can indicate insufficient light. Improve light gradually. Old stretched growth will not compact again, so judge the response in new growth.
Soft tissue and damp soil?
Soft, yellowing leaves or a darkening stem can signal excess moisture and possible rot. Stop adding water, check drainage, and inspect the roots. Shrivelling can also occur when damaged roots cannot take up water.
Cottony clumps in leaf joints?
Inspect for mealybugs and separate an affected plant from others. Cottony clusters differ from normal hairs, waxy coatings, or raised leaf markings. Identify the pest before choosing a treatment and follow its label.
A mark on an older leaf?
A few dry older leaves or minor surface marks can be normal. Progressive tissue collapse, a darkening stem, or repeated unexplained leaf loss deserves a closer look. Check moisture, light, roots, and pests together.
A few useful answers
Before you choose your spot.
Can it grow indoors?
Yes, provided the spot supplies enough light and the pot drains well. Watch the new growth: pale, stretched growth generally needs more light. A grow light can help when window light is limited.
How can I grow more?
Once small offsets have formed their own roots, they can be separated and potted individually. Let the young plants establish before moving them again, and avoid burying the central rosette in a wet mix.
Will I receive the exact plant in the photo?
You receive this listing’s nursery type, not the exact individual photographed. Photos show representative plants. These are juvenile specimens, so color, size, shape, and the number of rooted plants can vary. Please check the ordering details below.
A few ordering details.
You receive a young plant of this listing’s nursery type in a basic plastic container, usually black or orange, approximately 2 inches wide across the top and 2 inches tall. The measurement refers to the pot, not a guaranteed plant width. Size, color, and form vary through the year.
Depending on the variety and how it grows, a pot may contain one or several smaller rooted plants; the number is not fixed. We select healthy plants from the stock available when your order is packed.
Delayed shipping is not available for these specific types because our nursery stock changes frequently. Please review our shipping information before ordering.
Plant care references
SANBI: Crassula orbicularis · Iowa State Extension: indoor succulent care · Iowa State Extension: succulent troubleshooting. Nursery names and representative photos come from this listing. Adjust care to your own growing conditions.
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