Botany Bay

$10.00

Botany Bay Jade (Crassula ovata 'Botany Bay') - Your Compact & Colorful Succulent

Introducing the Botany Bay Jade (Crassula ovata 'Botany Bay'), a truly outstanding and sought-after cultivar of the beloved Jade Plant. This unique succulent stands out for its exceptional compact and bushy growth habit, making it an ideal choice for smaller spaces, container gardening, or even as a charming bonsai specimen.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Botany Bay Jade (Crassula ovata 'Botany Bay') - Your Compact & Colorful Succulent

Introducing the Botany Bay Jade (Crassula ovata 'Botany Bay'), a truly outstanding and sought-after cultivar of the beloved Jade Plant. This unique succulent stands out for its exceptional compact and bushy growth habit, making it an ideal choice for smaller spaces, container gardening, or even as a charming bonsai specimen.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Crassula ovata

Unveiling its Allure:

  • Compact & Bushy Form: Unlike some sprawling Jade varieties, 'Botany Bay' maintains a naturally neat and dense appearance, with tight internode spacing that reduces stem stretch even in lower light conditions. This ensures a beautiful, full look year-round.

  • Vibrant Foliage with Red Blushes: Its thick, oval leaves sport a lovely light green to yellow-green hue, providing a fresh and inviting aesthetic. What truly sets 'Botany Bay' apart is its remarkable ability to develop luxurious "red-lipstick-color" blushes along the leaf margins. These vibrant red tips intensify under specific conditions, particularly with ample sunlight, cooler temperatures, or during periods of drought stress, adding a dynamic splash of color to your collection.

  • Easy to Grow & Drought-Tolerant: Like all Jade Plants, 'Botany Bay' is incredibly forgiving and low-maintenance. It thrives on minimal watering, preferring to dry out completely between waterings, making it perfect for busy plant parents or those new to succulents.

  • Potential for Winter Blooms: While primarily grown for its stunning foliage, mature 'Botany Bay' Jades can produce clusters of small, star-shaped white or light pink flowers in late autumn to early winter, adding an extra layer of beauty to your plant.

  • Versatile Display: Its manageable size and attractive form make it a fantastic choice for indoor decor in bright rooms, sunny windowsills, or as a vibrant addition to outdoor succulent gardens, rockeries, and patio containers in warmer climates (USDA Zones 9-11).

Embrace the enduring charm and effortless elegance of the Botany Bay Jade. This compact beauty is sure to become a cherished centerpiece in your plant collection!


At-Home Care

Every purchase comes bundled with a free subscription to Greg, the award-winning plant care app and community.

You'll receive plant care reminders, plant health tips, and help from a community of other customers that will ensure you become a pro plant parent in no time.