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Crassula ovata
Common rosette succulentsMood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Money Plant
Thick fleshy oval leaves in opposite pairs on a branching, increasingly woody succulent stem
Growth habit: upright, branching succulent. Drought tolerance: very high.
Branches into a miniature-tree shape with age, unlike single-rosette succulents; overwatering/root rot is the dominant failure mode.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Stores plenty of water in its leaves and stems and generally prefers being ignored over being fussed with.
Care guide
Very bright light with some direct sun. Direct sun: Direct sun is desirable when acclimated.
Let the mix dry thoroughly before watering deeply; avoid frequent small waterings and persistent moisture.
Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix with high mineral aeration.
Average dry household air is appropriate.
No support usually needed; mature heavy branches may occasionally benefit from structural pruning.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
