Crassula Undulatifolia - Ripple Jade Plant | Buy Online Australia

Crassula Undulatifolia, commonly known as Ripple Jade, is a compact and attractive succulent loved for its wavy, blue-green to grey-green leaves. Its rippled foliage gives the plant a soft, sculptural look, making it a beautiful choice for succulent collections, decorative pots, windowsills, patios, balconies, and bright indoor spaces.

This Ripple Jade has a neat, bushy growth habit and can slowly develop into a small shrub-like succulent over time. The leaves are fleshy and slightly curled along the edges, helping the plant store water and tolerate dry conditions once established. In bright light or cooler conditions, the leaf edges may develop subtle red or purple tones.

Crassula Ripple Jade is a great choice for both beginners and collectors. It is easy to care for, does not need frequent watering, and works well in small spaces, mixed succulent arrangements, and low-maintenance garden displays.

Key Features

Rippled Leaves

The standout feature of Ripple Jade is its wavy, undulating foliage. The curled leaf edges create texture and movement, giving the plant a unique appearance compared to standard jade plants.

Blue-Green Foliage

The leaves usually show soft blue-green to grey-green tones, sometimes with a powdery finish. In the right conditions, the edges can develop a light reddish tint.

Compact Growth

Crassula Undulatifolia grows in a tidy, bushy form, making it suitable for pots, shelves, windowsills, patios, and smaller succulent displays.

Easy Care

Like many Crassulas, Ripple Jade is a hardy and low-maintenance succulent when grown in bright light, well-draining soil, and watered only when dry.

Drought Tolerant

This plant stores water in its leaves and stems, allowing it to handle dry periods better than many common houseplants.

Care Tips

Light

Place in a bright position with plenty of indirect light. Some gentle morning sun is suitable, but protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun during very hot weather.

Watering

Water thoroughly only when the soil has dried out. Avoid keeping the soil wet, as overwatering can lead to root rot. Water less often during cooler months when growth slows.

Soil

Use a free-draining cactus or succulent potting mix. Good drainage is important for healthy root growth.

Temperature

Best suited to warm, dry conditions. Protect from frost, prolonged cold, and heavy rain.

Potting

Choose a pot with drainage holes so excess water can escape. Repot only when the plant has outgrown its container.

Maintenance

Remove old or damaged leaves when needed to keep the plant tidy. Prune lightly if you want to maintain a compact shape.

Good to Know

Ripple Jade may occasionally produce small star-shaped flowers when mature and grown in favourable conditions, although it is mainly grown for its attractive wavy foliage.

This Crassula Undulatifolia Ripple Jade plant is usually supplied bare root unless otherwise stated. The first images are for display purposes only. The images provide a representative idea of the plant you will receive, but size, shape, and colour may vary slightly, as no two succulents are exactly the same.

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