Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact/Dwarf Jade Plant (4 inch)

About Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact / Dwarf Jade Plant

Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact / Dwarf Jade Plant, also known as Dwarf Jade Plant or Dwarf Money Tree, is a succulent that captivates with its unique features and rich symbolism. Its thick, round leaves resemble small coins, and having the succulent plant in your home or office is believed to attract financial abundance and wealth. Under optimal conditions, the leaf edges may develop reddish or bronze hues, adding further visual allure. The jade plant displays a compact growth habit, making it a perfect bonsai for indoor spaces, effortlessly enhancing windowsills, desks, or shelves.

How to care for Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact / Dwarf Jade Plant

Sun/Temperature: The Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact thrives in well-lit areas but can tolerate lower light conditions. Compared to other succulent plants, Crassula Ovata Crosby's Compact requires more sunlight to maintain its compact form. It can be kept outdoors during warm seasons. If the temperature exceeds 95 °F in summer, providing some shade cloth is advisable. Jade plants are not cold-tolerant, and their leaves and stems can become soft and melt in low temperatures. During winter, when the temperature drops below 45 °F, it is recommended to move the plant indoors to prevent frost damage. Click here to learn how to take care of succulents in summer.

Soil/Pot: Use well-draining succulent soil formulated explicitly for succulents or cactus. To ensure proper drainage, the ideal mix includes potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand. A planter pot with drainage holes is crucial to prevent waterlogging and root rot. Jade plants can grow tall and eventually develop into jade plant tree. It is recommended to use a slightly larger pot, preferably made of ceramic or terracotta, to prevent the jade plant from toppling over due to its size.

Watering: Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact is a succulent with water-storing leaves, making it drought-tolerant. Observing the leaves of your jade plant can provide clues about its watering needs. When the plant is adequately underwater, the leaves will appear plump, fleshy, and glossy. The leaves may shrink or become slightly wrinkled as the plant becomes thirsty. To ensures thorough watering and allow the roots to absorb moisture, slowly pour water onto the soil around the base of the plant until it starts draining from the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as it can cause succulent root rot and other issues. Click here to check if your succulent underwatered or overwaterd.

Pruning: Prune Crassula Ovata Crosby’s Compact to maintain its desired bonsai shape and size. Remove any leggy or overgrown branches to encourage bushier growth. Additionally, prune off dead or yellowing leaves to keep the succulent plant looking tidy. Click here to learn how to make jade plant trunks thicker.

Propagation: When it comes to succulent propagation, the two most common methods are leaf propagation and stem propagation. While leaf propagation is suitable for most echeveria succulents, Crassula Ovata Crosby's Compact has a higher success rate and faster propagation through stem cuttings. Take a healthy cutting and allow it to dry for a few days until a callus forms. Plant the cutting in potting soil and keep it lightly moist until new roots develop. Alternatively, leaves can be propagated by laying them on top of the soil until new plantlets emerge. Click here to learn how to propagate jade plant in water.

More Information

Primary color: green

Secondary color: yellow; gold
Bloom color: yellow
Cold hardiness: zone 10a-11b (from 30F to 50F)
Product format: 4" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf
Special characteristic: easy to propagate

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!