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Crassula ovata 'minor canarias' 12cm - Κράσσουλα

Crassula ovata 'minor' 12cm

Name: Crassula ovata 'minor' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Crasminor12cm
Price: 7.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€7,50

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Compact tree-form cultivar

Crassula ovata 'minor'

Light in balance — neither spotlight nor dungeon 🏰

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: approximately 20cm

Crassulaceae
Small rounded leaves
Tree-like growth
Red stems
Compact cultivar

Crassula ovata 'minor' is a compact, finely detailed expression of the classic jade plant, with small glossy leaves held densely on branching stems. A clean green crown and warm reddish lines create the impression of a mature tree in elegant miniature.

Its form gains personality as stems thicken and the crown fills without losing its composed silhouette. It is timeless yet never ordinary, easy to integrate into different styles and especially appealing to anyone who enjoys plants that mature into small living sculptures with lasting presence.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Miniature crown

Leaves are smaller and more densely arranged than the typical species form.

Characterful trunk

Stems gradually become woody and form a tree-like architecture.

Timeless green

The glossy crown works equally well in modern or natural styling.

Why you’ll love it: it resembles a mature miniature tree, with a dense green crown and stems that gain history.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Display it in simple substantial ceramic that balances the crown and leaves the stem bases visible. A clear background highlights the miniature tree silhouette.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Portulacaria afra f. variegata — cream foliage and finer branching for a bright relative.
Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ — a matte purple rosette against glossy green.
Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ — a strict square column contrasting with the natural crown.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gentle direct sun for a dense crown and sturdy stems.

Watering

Water deeply once the mix has dried well and the pot feels noticeably lighter.

Miniature tree

Good airflow, frost protection and a longer dry interval whenever growth slows.

Pets & children

Crassula ovata should not be chewed or ingested by pets. Keep it out of reach of children and animals and wash hands after pruning.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Provide strong diffused light and a few hours of gentle sun. Even exposure and occasional rotation help keep the crown balanced.

Correct watering

Water deeply when the mix has dried at depth. Let excess drain and do not repeat by calendar or from a single soft leaf alone.

Airflow and humidity

Keep clean air moving between dense branches. Avoid misting and remove fallen leaves from the base where they may retain moisture.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Protect from frost. Lower light and temperature slow growth, so the root zone should remain dry for longer.

Substrate

Use a porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and a substantial pot with drainage so the developing crown remains secure.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Give dilute balanced nutrition during active growth. Prune above a node with a clean tool for denser branching and repot before stability is compromised.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

The Crassula ovata foundation

Crassula ovata (Mill.) Druce is an accepted Crassulaceae species that naturally forms fleshy, strongly branched shrubs.

The ‘Minor’ selection

‘Minor’, also traded as ‘Minima’, is a cultivated selection for smaller leaves and compact form. No reliable breeder or introduction year is established.

Natural species range

The wild species ranges from south-eastern Mozambique to the south-eastern Cape Province, including KwaZulu-Natal.

From natural habitat to care: The shrubby background of C. ovata and its fleshy stems explain why it needs more light than a typical houseplant and a clear drying cycle before the next thorough watering.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Secondary growth

Stems produce woody tissue with age and can support a dense heavy crown.

Opposite phyllotaxy

Each leaf pair emerges at an angle to the previous pair and builds balanced branching.

Water-storage parenchyma

Fleshy leaves and young stems store water for dry periods.

CAM metabolism

Night-time carbon fixation allows lower daytime water loss.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01What light does it need?

Very bright light with gentle direct sun for a dense crown and sturdy stems.

02When does it need watering?

Water deeply once the mix has dried well and the pot feels noticeably lighter.

03Which potting mix is suitable?

Use a porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and a substantial pot with drainage so the developing crown remains secure.

04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?

Protect from frost. Lower light and temperature slow growth, so the root zone should remain dry for longer.

05What needs care around children and animals?

Crassula ovata should not be chewed or ingested by pets. Keep it out of reach of children and animals and wash hands after pruning.

06Can it be shaped like a miniature tree?

Yes. Selective pruning above nodes and patience allow older stems to thicken without aggressive intervention.

Crassula ovata 'minor' 12cm

Crassula ovata 'minor' 12cm

What makes it stand out

Miniature crown

Characterful trunk

Timeless green

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Miniature tree

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

The Crassula ovata foundation

The ‘Minor’ selection

Natural species range

Secondary growth

Opposite phyllotaxy

Water-storage parenchyma

CAM metabolism

Frequently asked questions

Crassula ovata 'minor' 12cm — Care & Tips

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We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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