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Japanese rubberplant (Crassula ovata) Care Guide
Care guide for Japanese rubberplant: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 W Rao · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Japanese rubberplant is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (20-50%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique.
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