Top 5 types of Jade and the subtleties of care for them

In the circle of the Flower is a very popular plant Crassula (yet it is called krasulla). He has the nickname "Money Tree", so many get it as mascot, in the belief that it is able to feel the financial situation of the people and to attract money like a magnet.

Also, it is much like that hardy and undemanding in care.

There are many species of Crassula, consider the 5 most popular types and how to care for them.

1. Jade oval or ovoid

It has a trunk up to 1 meter in height, the leaves are round and juicy in length up to 6 cm, and width - 2 cm. Green leaves with reddish veins and border.

The plant does not require careful maintenance, it can take root even in unfavorable conditions, but the main thing that was a lot of light, otherwise the stems will become weak and will fall. It is not necessary to fill Jade water.

2. Jade portulacaceae

On the stem plants are aerial roots, which distinguish it from the previous species. This blooming Crassula. Flowering is rare, but the flowers are very beautiful - small and with a pink tinge. The first will appear only after krasulla will grow for eight years.

Very fond of sunlight, but do not leave the plant for a long time under the influence of the open sunlight, so the leaves do not get burned.

Overdo the watering, too, is not necessary, because they can rot the roots.

3. Jade Minor

This species grows slowly and rather capricious. Usually such Crassula planted in gardens with well-drained soil. Leaves of the plant are small, compact form.

It needs to be watered only when the soil is really dry. From spring to late autumn jade tree watered once every 1-2 weeks. In winter, it can be moved to a cool place and water need only 1 time per month.

4. Crassula hobbit and Gollum

Hybrid species of Crassula, which were bred in America in the 70s. They need to create a bonsai. Small plant and leaves his original. In Gollum greens looks like a rolled tube, while the hobbit - turned out.

Both types require special attention and care. They can be kept even in the office, the main thing was originally to create a good climate to the growth of plants was healthy.

5. Jade Sunset

This is an unusual plant, which has green leaves oval, and on them a red border and white veins.

To preserve its beauty and originality, it is necessary that there is good lighting, because this type of Jade is very fond of light. If the plant is no light, then it will begin to drop leaves.