

Meet the plant
The jade with wavy, ruffled leaves
Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia · also known as Ripple jade, ruffle jade, jade money plant
Native to Eastern Cape, South Africa
A close cousin of the jade plant with narrow, wavy-edged leaves that can blush red in strong sun. It is believed that while it thrives in your home, you'll never be short of money.
- A 12cm-pot ripple jade with narrow, twisted blue-green leaves and wavy edges.
- An unusual South African succulent that stands out in any collection.
- Easy care: bright light and water only once the soil has dried out.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright light close to a window, ideally north-facing, or full sun to partial shade outdoors.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright light to sun
- Water
- When fully dry
- Humidity
- Any
- Temperature
- 10 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Succulent mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Slow, shrubby
- Outdoors
- Yes, frost-free
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Let it settle in bright light for a few days before its first drink.
- Water only when the soil is dry all the way down, then let the excess drain away.
- Never leave it standing in a saucer of water.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Wrinkled, soft leavesIt's thirsty. Give it a deep drink and the leaves will plump up within days.
- Yellow, mushy leaves or a soft stemToo much water. Let the soil dry right out and water less often.
- Long, stretched stems with gaps between leavesIt needs more light. Move it closer to a north-facing window or outside.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. It may or may not be in bloom. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is it the same as a jade money plant?
Is it the same as a jade money plant?
It's a close relative (Crassula arborescens) with wavier, narrower leaves, and needs the same easy care.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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