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Crassula ovata
Plump little tree-like succulent. Store-water leaves mean it hates humidity — open, dry, and bright only.
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A bright, open position with some direct sun keeps this little tree-like succulent sturdy and compact. Never a sealed vessel.
Its leaves store water, so water only when the substrate is fully dry — overwatering is the quickest way to kill it. Dry and bright is the rule.
It hates humidity: in a closed or damp setup the stems soften and rot. Wrinkled leaves mean it's thirsty; mushy ones mean it's drowning.
Reference: Crassula ovata on Wikipedia.
No. Jade Plant (mini) (Crassula ovata) needs airflow and drier air between waterings, so a sealed, humid jar will cause it to rot. Grow it in an open terrarium instead.
Yes. Jade Plant (mini) (Crassula ovata) is well suited to an open, unsealed terrarium where air moves freely and excess moisture can escape — exactly the conditions it prefers.
Jade Plant (mini) suits a medium terrarium — bowls & mid-size. It has a upright growth habit, so plan its position with that in mind and trim or divide it if it starts to outgrow the glass.
Jade Plant (mini) is rated easy to care for in a terrarium. Plump little tree-like succulent. Store-water leaves mean it hates humidity — open, dry, and bright only. It hates humidity: in a closed or damp setup the stems soften and rot. Wrinkled leaves mean it's thirsty; mushy ones mean it's drowning.
Jade Plant (mini) does best in bright / some direct light. Keep it out of direct sun, which magnifies through glass and scorches leaves. A bright, open position with some direct sun keeps this little tree-like succulent sturdy and compact. Never a sealed vessel.
Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, lethargy and incoordination if eaten. In an open (unlidded) terrarium it stays within a pet's reach, so site it carefully.
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