{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-compacta","title":"Compact Jade - Crassula ovata ‘Compacta’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Jade - Crassula ovata ‘Compacta’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small leaved, tightly branched selection of the South African jade, this \u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e form builds thick jointed stems and a miniature tree structure at a fraction of the size of the ordinary jade plant. Leaves are glossy, plump and rimmed in red when grown hard in sun. It is chosen where the sculptural bonsai look is wanted without the sprawl, and where a plant has to survive genuine neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Compact Jade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature Tree Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick trunk-like stems and a branching crown give the character of an old tree at knee height.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Leaf Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smaller, denser foliage than the common jade keeps the whole plant in proportion in a pot or small bed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Blush\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown in strong light the leaf margins colour deep red, deepening further through cool dry weather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool Season Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clusters of small starry white to pale pink flowers appear from late autumn into winter on established plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Water Demand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once settled it survives on rainfall alone in most temperate and coastal districts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e: A natural for shallow bowls, glazed pots and grouped potscapes on a sunny terrace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Rockeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handles salt wind and sharp sandy soil where softer shrubs burn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Water Courtyards\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reliable structure in gravel gardens that get watered rarely or not at all.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai Style Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The naturally thickened stems respond well to a raised pot and selective pruning.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 to 0.7m for a low informal edge\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and autumn; avoid planting into cold wet soil in mid winter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty and sharply drained; use a cactus and succulent mix in pots and add coarse sand or scoria to garden beds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly every week or two for the first few months only, then reduce to occasional deep soakings in dry spells, because overwatering kills far more jades than drought. Keep it out of frost pockets, and note that the sap can irritate skin and the foliage is best kept away from pets inclined to chew plants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 to 1m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 to 1m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen succulent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright part shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (the species)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale pink\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795280953630,"sku":"ND-0569-400MM","price":825.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":59795280986398,"sku":"ND-0569-500MM","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/33Ah6D88sRyxvviOSJwJ5_I3tg4VtP.jpg?v=1787312445","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/crassula-ovata-compacta","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}