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Silver Dollar Plant

Crassula Arborescens

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Overview

Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula arborescens) is an evergreen succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves that exhibit a silvery sheen, resembling coins. Thriving in USDA zones 9-12, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and width. It requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Minimal water needs make it ideal for xeriscapes. In winter, it blooms with small pink flowers, adding seasonal interest to low-maintenance landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Shrub, SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy foliage; making it an excellent addition to any landscape, image 66

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Minimal water needs make it ideal for xeriscapes; commonly referred to as the Silver Dollar Plant
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Water requirements for Crassula arborescens are minimal; adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy, image 92
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — star-shaped pink or white flowers may emerge
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — shrub / succulent for full or half; not only will this prevent overcrowding
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — commonly referred to as the Silver Dollar Plant; ensuring enough space between to accommodate its full, image 82
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — making it an excellent addition to any landscape design; fleshy leaves are coated with a fine silvery, image 109
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-12, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and width
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — especially during the summer growth period
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Minimal water needs make it ideal for xeriscapes; commonly referred to as the Silver Dollar Plant, image 55
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — rounded leaves that exhibit a silvery sheen; giving them a lustrous appearance akin to glittering coins, image 77
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — commonly referred to as the Silver Dollar Plant; ensuring enough space between to accommodate its full, image 107
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy foliage; making it an excellent addition to any landscape, image 116
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — self-contained display of silvery foliage
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — fleshy leaves are coated with a fine silvery bloom; water requirements for Crassula arborescens are, image 110
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Not only will this prevent overcrowding; silver Dollar Plant (Crassula arborescens) is an evergreen, image 72
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — The Silver Dollar Plant thrives under full sun to partial shade conditions and prefers well-draining, image 112
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — ensuring enough space between to accommodate its full size; especially during the summer growth period
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — is a captivating succulent that offers both aesthetic appeal and ease of care; thriving in USDA zones, image 83
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — It requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; shrub / succulent for full or half
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-12, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and width; necessitating only, image 78
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-12, it reaches up to 3-4 feet in height and width; necessitating only occasional deep
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — giving them a lustrous appearance akin to glittering coins; self-contained display of silvery foliage, image 111
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — if temperatures remain above 30°F; consider grouping it with other drought-tolerant plants
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — making it suitable for xeriscaping or regions with limited rainfall.<br><br>During the cooler months, image 113
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