Alongside Tree Aloe, here we introduce another superstar among succulents that's a top favorite in Japanese households. Although it blends perfectly with the image of bonsai, as if it's been in Japan since ancient times, this dignified succulent is actually native to South Africa and arrived in Japan in the early Showa period. In English, its round leaves are likened to coins, hence it's called the "Dollar Plant." Mature specimens can grow to an impressive size—about 1 meter tall and wide. There are many variations, too, including variegated and unusual forms, and its popularity remains unwavering.
| Season Type | Sp/Fa |
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun Partial Shade |
| Hardiness | 0℃ / 32℉ |
| Blooming Season | Sp Su Fa Wi |
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Just like Tree Aloe, this superstar succulent is a household staple in Japan, topping the charts in popularity. Many of us have grown up with it always nearby—it matches the image of bonsai so well that people often wonder, "Wait, that’s a succulent?" even though it’s a true-blue South African species that only arrived in Japan in the early Showa period.
Back in the Showa era’s boom days, the trend was to thread a 5-yen coin onto a leaf—creating an amazing visual of “money actually growing on a plant!” That look, however, is rarely seen now (even a Google search turns up little, so today’s kids probably have no idea). The name “Money Tree” originally came from the leaves themselves, which resemble coins—possibly inspired by the English name "Dollar Plant." Its scientific name, ovata, also comes from "oval" (meaning egg-shaped or elliptical)—no relation to any Mr./Ms. Obata (who?). While Wikipedia says "it's actually Crassula C. portulacea ," according to COL, ovata is the correct name. Who’s right? Well, that’s botany for you.
Large, mature specimens of this species can easily exceed 1 meter in both height and width—and you’ll spot these giant old plants everywhere. They’re probably cherished houseplants, lovingly cared for since the boom days of the Showa era.
Eu também tenho essas outra, a Crassula ovata 'Obliqua' variegata. Ela tem as folhas mais pontudas que a comum. Além disso esse exemplar possui variegação, uma mutação que gera falta de clorofila em alguns pontos (mas existem espécimes dessa variedade sem a mutação também) https://t.co/2hxW4r2ESe https://t.co/SCcK03WT5G
Olha só essa fofura, a Crassula ovata 'Mínima'. É uma variedade menor da Crassula ovata https://t.co/LZBLbzRRxS
@buildsghost I have a crassula ovata and it changes its leaves color from dark-green to wine-red when it gets sun. The place of your succulent plant looks quite sunny too.
丈夫過ぎる金のなる木（ポルツラケア） 2018年12月頃（冬）の金のなる木の様子をご紹介します。 https://t.co/s1JYZ9pbd5 #ウチデグリーン #多肉植物 #クラッスラ
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