horn tree succulent Crassula ovata 'Horntree White' – Collectors Online

horn tree succulent Crassula ovata 'Horntree White' – Collectors OnlineA compact cultivar of the jade plant with upright stems and pale green leaves tipped with creamy white. 'Horntree White' grows very slowly, forming sturdy, bonsai like clumps to around 20 cm tall. Its compact habit makes it ideal for small pots or bonsai training. Care Light: Full sun to light shade. Best colour and growth in bright light. Water: Water regularly in warmer months; reduce in winter. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods. Temperature:

A compact cultivar of the jade plant with upright stems and pale green leaves tipped with creamy white. 'Horntree White' grows very slowly, forming sturdy, bonsai-like clumps to around 20 cm tall. Its compact habit makes it ideal for small pots or bonsai training.

Care

• Light: Full sun to light shade. Best colour and growth in bright light.
• Water: Water regularly in warmer months; reduce in winter. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods.
• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions but tolerates light frost if kept dry.
• Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
• Feeding: Light feeding once a month in the growing season. Too much nitrogen produces softer, greener growth.
• Repotting: Allow to become pot bound for miniature effect or repot into free-draining soil in warmer months.

Key Characteristics

• Size: Slowly to 20 cm tall
• Leaf colour: Pale green with creamy white tones
• Habit: Compact, upright, bonsai-like
• Growth rate: Very slow
• Use: Pots, bonsai, rockeries, collectors' succulent gardens