Haha so much for my proofreading abilities, and auto-correct has failed me!! The title should read Crassula arborescens!!!!!

Eschews what was my question, B. They're the same care as regualr C. ovata, but can take more sun more quickly (they grow best in full sun).

That's pretty much what I was thinking, but I find it odd they seem to get so little attention here....

Cheers,
B

I think they're wonderful....and you're right, they are a bit under-represented. Although the leaves are large, the plant quickly makes for a stout succulent bonsai. With the right mix in a largish container, and provided regular nutrition, they can grow fast. As Jeff says, outdoor light encourages that growth best. I've pruned mine several times and have given the large cuttings to friends in order to keep my plant in a small round container.

Josh

What, there aren't 1,001 tales of rooting this one? Dagnabbit, that's a lowdown dirty shame.

Nice picture of a stumpy plant soon to outgrow its pot, and the outdoor staging is superb (how'd you move that tree into the picture?). You're not yet able to leave it outside overnight, right? I'm still a month away myself.

This post was edited by cactusmcharris on Sun, Apr 6, 14 at 14:15

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"Eschews what?", was my question, B.

Mine as well. Was hoping to see someone creating an arbor out of a Crassula.

This post was edited by paul_ on Sun, Apr 6, 14 at 13:52

Hehe, Jeff, that crazy oak tree just decided to build a deck around itself.... ;-)
You are correct - while the weather has been pleasant during the day, I can't risk the overnight lows. Even if the plants survive the cold, the combination of low temperature and dew followed by brilliant California morning sunlight tends to spoil the foliage. So I play musical plants until deep into May.

Josh

Well, a Crassula arbor would definitely eschew my location, if it had a say in the matter!!

Thanks for the replies, I'll be potting up my cuttings soon!

And I am jealous of you all, it won't be safe to leave them outside overnight here until June, probably. Must look at setting up my mini greenhouse this year!

Cheers,
B

Indeed I have always thought wondered why C. arborescens is so uncommon these days. I know at one time it was much more readily available than today, from reading old plant books. C. ovata seems to have grown exponentially in popularity, while arborescens seems to have largely been forgotten. A shame, in my opinion, because arborescens is a beautiful plant.

Christopher