• Photo of Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia (Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolias)

Plant Profile: Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia

Names

Ripple Jade

  • Photo of Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia (Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolias)

Phonetic Spelling:KRASS-oo-la ar-bo-RES-senz un-dew-lay-tih-FOH-lee-uh

Genus:Crassula

Species:arborescens

Family:Crassulaceae

Ripple Jade, a member of the stonecrop family, is a succulent known for its uniquely ripply blue-green foliage. In North Carolina, it is typically cultivated as an indoor plant, reaching heights of up to 4 feet, although it seldom flowers when grown in captivity.

To ensure its health, provide ample bright light and well-draining soil, and be sure to bring it indoors before the frost sets in. Water the plant only after the soil has completely dried out to avoid the risk of root rot. For optimal growth, use a potting mix designed for succulents and cacti, and choose a clay pot equipped with multiple drainage holes.

Propagation is straightforward; simply take stem cuttings and allow them to dry for 24 to 48 hours before planting.

For further details, refer to information on Crassula arborescens.

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Feature Summary

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Image Gallery

Tags

#full sun tolerant
#houseplant
#succulent
#blue-green leaves
#dry soils tolerant
#wavy leaves
#partial shade tolerant
#problem for cats
#container plants

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Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Feature Summary

Attributes
Flowers
Rounded heads of white to pink star-shaped flowers. Rarely blooms in cultivation
Pink
White
Leaves
Oval twisted bluish-gray leaves with dark green dots and purplish edges.
Green
Gray/Silver
Elliptical
Entire
Undulate
Stem
Stout succulent green stems. Can turn woody
Brown/Copper
Green
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Problem for Cats

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Attributes

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Country Or Region Of Origin

South Africa

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Flowers

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Flower Description

Rounded heads of white to pink star-shaped flowers. Rarely blooms in cultivation

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Flower Color

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Pink
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White

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Flower Shape

Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Leaves

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Description

Oval twisted bluish-gray leaves with dark green dots and purplish edges.

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Color

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Gray/Silver
spa
Green

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Margin

Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Stem

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Stem Description

Stout succulent green stems. Can turn woody

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Stem Color

grass
Brown/Copper
grass
Green

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Whole Plant Traits

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Cultural Conditions

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
11a
thermostat
11b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia Landscape

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy