gandalf jade plant Crassula ovata 'Gandalf' Jade

gandalf jade plant Crassula ovata 'Gandalf' JadeDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Crassula ovata Gandalf is a distinctive jade plant with long, tube shaped green leaves that flare open at the tips like small trumpets. In bright light, the leaf tips often turn deep red, adding strong contrast and giving the plant a playful, sculptural look. As it grows, it develops thick, woody stems that create a tree like form, similar to a small bonsai. This plant grows slowly and can live for many years.

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• Crassula ovata ‘Gandalf’ is a distinctive jade plant with long, tube-shaped green leaves that flare open at the tips like small trumpets. In bright light, the leaf tips often turn deep red, adding strong contrast and giving the plant a playful, sculptural look. As it grows, it develops thick, woody stems that create a tree-like form, similar to a small bonsai.
   
  This plant grows slowly and can live for many years. With time, it becomes more upright and structured, making it ideal for pots or bonsai-style displays. Mature plants are easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and the small white or dark dots sometimes seen on the leaves are natural pores, not a sign of illness.
   
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  Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun.                                                                                                                    
  Gritty, well-draining soil is essential. Use a cactus and succulent mix with 50%-75% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
  
  Water infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette to prevent rot.                                                                  
• Zone 9-10