Crassula ovata Crassula ovata, commonly known as kerkei bush or baby jade plant is a perennial member of the Crassulaceae family. This succulent shrub is native to South Africa and has oval, glossy, dark-green leaves where it retains water. The pedunculate inflorescence bears star-shaped and white tinged pink flowers. Datasheet Common NameKerkei Bush/ Baby Jade Plant/ Pink Joy/ Chinese Rubber/ Dwarf Rubber Botanical nameCrassula ovata FamilyCrassulaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourwhite - PinkHeight0.6 -> 3 mHabitatDry areasAltitude400 - 1800 mBloom TimeDecember->FebruaryPlant TypeShrub, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeFollicledifferent tolerancesHardyUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)Sun ExposurePart sun, Part shade Soil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationtell usPests/ DiseasesMealybugs, rot, fungi, red spider Open Next Page To See More Photos. Crassula ovata Crassula ovata