Only one of the joys of jades and plants in the same family. It looks like that jade 'Rubra' plant baby is going to come true.

What is that really red one?!? Love that color!

That is Christopher's red Crassula ovata 'Rubra'. At least, I think it's a C. ovata. Pretty, isn't it ! There are so many different kinds of jade plant - I wonder how many types altogether. I suppose I should have let him answer for himself, but I was just passing.

Thanks Marguerite! I want one now! lol I seriously need a bigger place. And to live in a warmer climate so my plants can live outside. Or at least have a sunroom!

Marguerite and deva:

If I may answer, best not jump to conclusions...that leaf is not from my C. ovata 'Rubra'. It is from my 'Waves'. Being in that window, along with the cooler temperatures I believe turned the leaf and the baby Jade growing from it a lovely shade of red. The leaf shapes on these two varieties are quite different from each other, by the way.

Christopher

Oh, that's interesting, Christopher. Could you photograph a Rubra leaf for comparison purposes?

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I think you know what I would want in trade, buddy...

Thanks for the response Christopher! I don't know all the differences yet. Maybe after grad school is done taking over my brain I can learn it! I wish I knew how grad school would take over every aspect of my life before I signed up! ugghhhhhhhh At least I have my plants for a little zen

Honestly I think people who love and nurture plants are naturally kind and caring people. Of course there is always the exception, but I think for the most part we all want to help each other learn about and grow beautiful plants.

Christopher