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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77182
Hi! Can someone tell me what species this plant is? Thank you!!
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77183
Jade plant. Crassula ovata.
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77200
I am tempted to disagree with TropFrog..

I would say mini-jade or Elephant Bush, Portulacaria afra

They are similar, except for the size.
How large are the leaves?
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77210
This is my small leaf cultivar of C Ovata, leaf size 10-15mm

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This is my P Affra, leaf size 10-15mm

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It can be hard to identify based on leaf size. The look of the trunk is easier. P afra has a slight redish colour. And I I have never seen a P affra leaf bulge like C ovata when it is filled with water.

Based on my experience, I still think it is C ovata. In any way the care for the both species is the same so you dont really need to be sure. Just call it jade plant and you are both correct and can take care of it in the right way.
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77213
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Just going to leave this pic of some of my ports here :)
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77218
Thank you both, I appreciate the feedback. I attached a few more images of the leaves, they’re about 15mm. Since both species are the same care options, I guess I have no real worries.
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77220
I agree with leather back that looks like a p.afra but it is pretty hard to tell .
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77228
I am leaning towards P afra after the last photos.
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Posted 2 years 11 months ago #77232

I agree with leather back that looks like a p.afra but it is pretty hard to tell .

After the last pictures it is certain !
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