What is a Ripple Jade? As the name suggests Ripple Jade, is a type of succulent with ripply leaves. It is usually grown as a houseplant. Let us know more details further in this article about the Ripple Jade, its growth, and care tips.
Quick takeways:
- Any succulent plants with their thick, fleshy leaves and stems, allow them to retain water so that they do not need watering as frequently as other plants.
- These plants require minimal care and can live through even if dilapidated.
- With minimum water, good sunlight, and a few sweet words from the owner, they can make the best companions for those who reside alone as they add liveliness to the place.
An elaborative discussion about the Ripple Jade
Ripple Jade is a beautiful indoor succulent with curly or curvy leaves, thus getting its name from the leaf shape which is also known as ” The Curly Jade“. It is native to the regions of the South African Continent. It is a perennial plant thus it is an investment that we can enjoy for a longer time.
Being a perennial, Ripple Jade is enjoyable all year round. The Bluish-green leaves of this plant are curly, twisty, and fleshy. Like many Jade succulents, Ripple Jade also emerges from a central trunk and has woody stems.
Ripple Jade is a low-maintenance plant and can thrive without water for a few days. This plant prefers full sun and in favourable growth conditions, this plant bears pink star-shaped flowers. Favourable conditions include full sun for approximately 6-8 hours and a good spot that is frost and humidity free. This plant’s leaves may also get sunburn so placing the plant at an appropriate spot is very important.
Ripple Jade thrives in dry and warm weather conditions and frost is a big no-no for this plant. It is a compact plant with beautiful curvy round leaves and colourful purplish leaf edges.
Let us know a few more details regarding the Ripple Jade plant.
| Common Name | Ripple Jade, Curly Jade, Silver Jade, Chinese Jade, Money Tree |
| Botanical Name | Crassula arborescens undulatifolia |
| Soil Type | Sandy well-drained soil, this plant enjoys an additional layer of perlite in the soil for good drainage. |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic soil around 6.0 on the pH scale. |
| Watering | Only requires watering when the topsoil is completely dry, overwatering may damage the plant. Typical water requirements as succulent or fewer watering session requirements. |
| Drainage | Needs a Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | This plant can thrive through temperatures as low as 20 F but the plant does not do well in cold and frosty climates. This plant loves hot weather. |
| Flowering/Nonflowering | Flowering |
| Flower colour | Pink, Star-shaped flowers  |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Summer |
| Specialties | These plants can be grown in sunny spots indoors or even they grow very well outside. These plants can be easily cultivated. This plant does not do well in cold and frosty climates. This plant loves hot weather. Favourable conditions include full sun for approximately 6-8 hours and a good spot that is frost and humidity free. This plant’s leaves may also get sunburn so placing the plant at an appropriate spot is very important. This plant can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings. This plant prefers warmer climates over cold climates. Thus during winters, this plant should be moved indoors and try to keep the plants warm in winter. |
| Height | 3′ to 4′ at maturity |
| Width | 6″ to 9″ at maturity |
| Sun Exposure | Full to partial sun exposure |
| Hardiness Zone (Hardiness – The ability to endure difficult weather conditions) | 10-12 (USDA) |
| Native | Native to the Western Cape, South African Continent. |
| Toxicity | Toxic or poisonous to pets or animals, especially cats. |
Growth and Care Tips for Ripple Jade
Growth Tips
Growing Ripple Jade from seeds is very difficult due to its low germination rate, so it is better to propagate this plant through leaf cuttings. This plant can be grown in containers or pots, but they also grow well on soil beds outside with favourable weather conditions. These plants look very aesthetic on borders or edges in gardens.
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These plants can be grown in sunny spots indoors or even they grow very well outside. These plants can be easily cultivated. This plant does not do well in cold and frosty climates. This plant loves hot weather. This plant prefers warmer climates over cold climates. Thus during winters, this plant should be moved indoors.
Care Tips
This plant is such low maintenance with just basic requirements.
Sunlight
This plant loves hot weather. This plant prefers warmer climates over cold climates. Ripple Jade prefers full sun of around 6-8 hours.
Watering
Any succulent plants with their thick, fleshy leaves and stems, allow them to retain water so that they do not need watering as frequently as other plants. These plants require minimal care and can live through even if dilapidated. Only requires watering when the topsoil is completely dry, overwatering may damage the plant. Typical water requirements as succulent or fewer watering session requirements. Keeping this in mind can enhance the life of this plant.
Soil
Sandy well-drained soil, this plant enjoys an additional layer of perlite in the soil for good drainage.
Temperature
This plant can thrive through temperatures as low as 20 F but the plant does not do well in cold and frosty climates. This plant loves hot weather.
Fertilizer
Very little fertilizer or even no fertilizer unless damaged.
Let us know a few FAQs about this wonderful Ripple Jade Plant!
Why does my Ripple Jade have brown spots on its leaves?
This can happen if an indoor placed Ripple Jade is suddenly moved outdoors and exposed to over sun exposure. But there is nothing to worry about as this plant enjoys good and full sunlight.
How to care for a Ripple Jade which is planted outside?
This plant needs bright light, but it should not be exposed to the full sun for a longer period as it may get damaged due to sunburn on the leaves. 2-3 hours of full morning sun and 3-4 hours of partial sun can do wonders for this plant.
Why is my Jade plant stem turning black?
Jade plant stems tend to turn black due to excessive moisture around the roots causing root rotting.
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