Crassula Platyphylla
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Kristy
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I have looked up this plant on many different sites all to view different photos. I hope this plant is starting grow and this is why the leaves are are turning to the burgundy color and the plant will start growing upward? Right now the one is growing to the side......
8 answers
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My experience has been that a number of succulent varieties go red either when they are water stressed or when they are exposed to more sunshine. Is the one growing to the side not trying to get closer to the light source?
Valerie
on Apr 14, 2014
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No its not leaning towards light it's like its almost top heavy? Only the new leafs have the Burgundy on them. I have new one forming in the middle of those it seems.
Kristy
on Apr 14, 2014
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My understanding is that cool temps can bring on the red in crassulas.
Douglas Hunt
on Apr 16, 2014
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By googling it I found a similar plant on Esty. The description of " The Crassula Platyphylla or Crassula "Variegata" is a beautifully colored succulent. It is native to Cape Province, South Africa. This spreading, clumping succulent". That would explain the coloring and why it is going to the side. You can compare pictures here. But you leaves seem to have longer leaves. Maybe you have a hybrid. .https://www.etsy.com/listing/153218292/succulent-plant-crassula-platyphylla
Therese Ryan-Haas
on Apr 16, 2014
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You can just break off a piece of this plant, stick it in the dirt and it will grow. It tends to get reddish in the sun and is glossy green in shade. When it is about 2-3 ft. tall it will bloom with little pale pink flowers. i have about 20 that are over 10 years old that I started from a $1 plant, commonly known as the Jade Plant.
Mimi Love
on Apr 16, 2014
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this looks totally different from my "Jade" plant.....
Kristy
on Apr 16, 2014
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There are quite a few succulents that people refer to as "jade" plants. I too, started with one tiny plant and 7 years later had ten huge flowering plants! My father has managed to keep one growing and it must be hauled in and out on it's own dolly. It's about 25 years old now1
Katie
on Apr 16, 2014
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Referring to the Jade above, is it normal to have that much space in between the leafs? If not what can I do?
Kristy
on Apr 16, 2014
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