Botanical Name: Crassula Ovata
Common Name: Ogre's Ear
Country of Origin: South Africa
The "Ogre's Ear" succulent, is a unique and attractive succulent known for its small funnel shaped ears with tubular leaves in a coral-like formation. Also known as Ogre's Ear Crassula, it is part of the Jade Family. Jades are evergreen plants with thick branches and smooth, rounded, fleshy leaves that grow in opposing pairs along the branches. Leaves are a rich jade green; some varieties may develop a red tinge on the edges of leaves when exposed to high levels of sunlight. They produce small white or pink star like flowers in early spring. Pots sold separately.
Care Instructions:
Light Preference: Enjoys indirect bright light and full sun up to 6 hours, except in summer days, when partial shade is recommended.
Water tolerance: Water once a week (preferably on schedule). Allow the soil to be dry between waterings. Do not overwater as too much moisture will lead to root rot.
Light Preference: Enjoys indirect bright light and full sun up to 6 hours, except in summer days, when partial shade is recommended.
Water tolerance: Water once a week (preferably on schedule). Allow the soil to be dry between waterings. Do not overwater as too much moisture will lead to root rot.
Soil: Enjoys gritty succulent potting soil. Feed during the summer by adding new soil. If you grow them in containers, repot them with fresh potting soil every 2-3 years.
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